Collin Hays
VRBO doubling down on refunds
TRIP INSURANCE. You know, that stuff VRBO almost forces you to buy when you make a reservation?So while VRBO is steadfastly denying trip insurance claims for refunds to to CV-19, they are simultaneously doubling down...
Michael Taylor
Forbearance on Rehab loans During Corona Virus Emergency?
I just acquired a 6-unit building December 31, 2019 on the south side of Chicago, the plan is to rehab and refinance so I have a one year short term loan. I ran into some tenant issues with squatters that has slowed ...
David V.
Deducting passive RE losses from nonbusines income (salary)
Can I deduct passive RE losses from nonbusiness income?? I was not aware of this. Is this true??? See section in bold/underlined belowBelow is an article from the Washington PostTax change in coronavirus package ove...
Jonathan Conaghan
Florida Governor Bans STR Guests checking in for two weeks
I just received the below from my Kissimmee property manager. Coronavirus taking no prisoners. “Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has today announced a total suspension of all vacation rentals with immediate effect, remai...
Steven Sestir
Coronavirus and Economy Question (New Investor)
I am looking into buying a house to house hack, but I see that the economy is in shambles right now because of the coronavirus, should I wait or just put in a offer? I remember a staying Warn Buffet said buy stocks w...
Scott S.
Treasury Secretary warns US could see 20% unemployment rate
Be careful out there. This isn't the time to be jumping into just any deal. States like Florida, Kansas have just announced cancelation of rest of school year. More states will follow.. Honestly, I'm shocked how na...
Account Closed
Coronavirus deaths 348 Since Jan 1 - Flu deaths 23,000 Since Jan
U.S. Coronavirus deaths 348 Since Jan 1 - U.S. Flu deaths 23,000 Since Jan 1 - numbers from the CDCDo you see the irony?Panic, Panic, Panic. and for what? Follow the money. Who gains the most by setting the word in PA...
Anthony Sherman
Massachusetts Landlord - COVID-19 Letter to Tenants
Hi all,I recently sent a letter to our tenants based on advice from this forum. I spent a few hours curating a list of resources for tenants to leverage in times of financial distress with a focus on the current COVID...
Maurice Smith
section 8 , good way to protect your investment?
I have been considering turning my units into section 8 rentals before this corona virus, but now im seriously considering it. I own a 4 plex in las Vegas ( arguably one of the hardest to be hit by all this ) currentl...
Drew Lamb
How has the pandemic affected the central Ohio region?
How have my fellow buckeyes seen the coronavirus affect our market? Do you see any trends relating to our micro-economy? I want to see what everyone in the central Ohio region says about this? I spend most of my study...