Something I remember reading in Josh Dorkin's book, about economic cycles, is that one sign you're in the Peak Phase of a real estate market is that there are real estate gurus everywhere.I can't stop seeing this now....

I am renovating a 4plex, for rental units. Tearing out carpet, and based on the great threads here, was planning to porcelain. My floor guy said the extra labor cost to lay down porcelain isn't worth it, and recommend...

We are interested in diversifying our investments and investing in the live animal production agricultural sector in MT and or surrounding states. We are presently considering cow/calf live stock production with the ...

Hi all,My inlaws are considering selling their home that is sitting on 5 acres surrounded by 600+ acres of almond farm that was owned by MIL's father, that she is inheriting along with her 5 siblings. The farm is in t...

I generally think that getting a college education is a good thing. However, after seeing Hannity interview two women from a college in Pittsburgh last night, I've changed my mind. One of them was even a PhD candida...

Hey BPers, I need feedback!.  My husband and I are experienced apartment LLs, but are new to STR market.Our current residence is on a  5 acre hobby farm, near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.   We have chickens, goats, sheep, an...

I know this is a very basic question but it's still a myth to me. A broker is like a middle man so I guess I would save if I get a loan directly from banks, wouldn't I? Of course working with brokers has the advantage...

There is talk on the internet about terrorists being the cause of the housing market today. I can see where that would be the cause if you go back to 9/11. I remember we did not get an order in at the appraisal offi...

Hello,The roof of my Pflugerville (Austin) home got damaged recently due to the hailstorm. My property manager sent me these pictures and i am now working with Statefarm for a roof replacement. Since we have a lot mor...

Researching the internet is a mixed bag about laminate wood flooring for kitchens and baths. I want continuity throughout the house, just going to carpet the bedrooms. I know a few years back, it didn't hold up well e...