Max T.
Have you read “The Color of Law”
This book argues that neighborhoods became racially segregated as a direct result of government policy (de jure, not de facto). It is written by Richard Rothstein. Real estate agents, lenders, appraisers, licensing c...
Robert M.
Govt COVID Policies Favor Landlords
I was reading the Economist last week and came across the following blurb from an article within about the eviction moratorium:
“These policies have been highly effective. Lenders repossessed around 7,000 properties...
Robert Murphy
The FEMA 2.0 changes are going to remove policies.
On October 1, 2021 the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is changing things up. Since their inception 50 years ago they have been the only option for properties flood insurance. That's not true today with our gr...
Justin Frye
The DO'S and the DON'TS of section 8 investing
So I recently just evicted both tenants I have in my duplex and I'm currently in the turning over stage. I've been considering multiple outlets for renting to my new future tenants and came across the possibility of ...
Larry Bailey
How mortgage rates affect housing affordability
Mortgage rates play a significant role in housing affordability. Higher mortgage rates increase the cost of borrowing money to purchase a home, making homes less affordable for potential buyers. This can result in low...
Yesenia Martinez
Flood Zone Property in Jersey City NJ
Hi Everyone. I’m looking at a property in the waterfront area of Jersey City that’s in a flood zone. I was wondering if anyone has experience in this area with properties in a flood zone and has a few minutes to chat ...
Logan M.
Where we CONTINUE to go WRONG on Affordable Housing
What people don't realize when it comes to affordable housing is that government policies from the top down have destroyed our housing market.At the national level, we thought that creating government-backed loans wou...
Account Closed
Will government help with investment property?
Will the government help me fund a single family house? I would live in the house for a year or so, then rent it out as investment property. I am 22, and a college graduate.
Timothy W.
Where's the healthcare policy?
Got to thinking about this when I saw a copy of the healthcare legislation bill and it took over two reams of paper to print out. This is supposed to be about creating a public health insurance "option" that people c...
Joseph M.
New York City Sues Landlords Who Refuse Government Vouchers
This is crazy . I didn’t realize that NYC landlords that own buildings over 6 units are forced to accept government vouchers . Kind of scary to see government have so much control over private property .
Also makes m...