Carter Thomas
Appreciation Vs. Cashflow?
Hello BP,I am debating what I should do to maximize my real estate investments and need some help. Here is the situation:My girlfriend and I currently own 2 single family rentals in Vancouver WA. The 1st house cash fl...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (August 31 - September 4, 2020)
Economic Update
(Monday, August 31, 2020)
The US economy got crushed in the second quarter, with the worst decline in real GDP for any quarter since the Great Depression. However, the good news for real estate...
Lloyd Segal
Economic Update (Monday, November 2, 2020)
Economic Update (Monday, November 2, 2020)
Today is Monday, November 2, 2020. Tomorrow is Election Day. S...
Brian Gibbons
Dodd Frank News Oct 22, 2014 - CFPB Finalizes Qualified Mortgage Points & Fees Cure
On October 22, the CFPB finalized targeted amendments to the Dodd-Frank Act mortgage rules that took effect in January 2014. The amendments include: Points and fees cure. Under the Ability-to-Repay/Qualified Mortgag...
Brent Kelley
Finding a portfolio lender
I recently closed on my 10th property and, according to Fannie Mae, I'm cut off! I have been looking into other options such as blanket loans and portfolio lenders, so that I can continue investing. From what I unders...
Sandra Feurtado
Out of State Investing
Is it advisable to visit a potential investment area or is it ok to buy without visiting the area?
Tim Coppola
What matters more in terms of HVAC systems?
The brand (Carrier, Rheem, Lennox, Trane, etc) or the company that installs it?I'm starting to have companies give me estimates for replacing my two rental units HVAC systems and after a little research have come acro...
Andrew R.
Fascinating Dodd Frank-Owner Finance Commentary from RMLO
I ran across this commentary on Dodd Frank and how it affects owner finance from a RMLO in a linkedin group. Just thought I would post it for discussion. Thanks. https://www.linkedin.com/grp/post/8307186-6015099201514...
Jon Klaus
Extreme remodel on a mobile home
I'm looking at a 4/3 mobile home on it's own city lot, and considering an extreme rehab. We would shore up the foundation, lift the roof, increase the height of the walls, add a new higher pitch roof, and redo all su...
Thomas Weidner
What is your net income in STR’s?
On your short term rentals how much of that rent do you actually put in your pocket? I understand some of the things you have to pay for such as utilities, WiFi, furniture. But what are some of the other costs associa...