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http://www.har.com/content/newsroomHouston Real Estate Highlights in May: Single-family home sales rose 10 percent compared to last May;On a year-to-date basis, single-family home sales are up 3.4 percent;Total proper...
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Hello, my name is Ernestine. Although I am new to posting, I have quietly observed activity on the Bigger Pockets website and forum for quite some time now. I currently face a troubling dilemma and I believe only the ...
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I am a Realtor in State of TX and have have some rental homes. Looking into purchasing Seller financed notes( Not bank notes). I have found a local broker whom has a list of these notes for all over the cournty. So...
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You've heard it, seen it, maybe even said it, Get it/Got it Under Contract. For reasons that I'll explain, hereafter refer to as "GIUC". GIUC has been used for many, many years across many business disciplines. Usuall...
I have a rental property with sufficient property gain about 1M, my wife like a bigger house, and I like a paid off, currently our primary house is not big enough, can I buy a house with 1031 property gain, leave vaca...
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Interested in hearing you guys opinions on induction cooktops. From what I read they are much safer than electric and gas while being more effective (I have never used one). Another plus is that liquids will not burn ...
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Hi BP -
If there is black mold in a house that you bought, how is this typically handled when flipping or BRRRRing? What happens if your contractor finds it, covers it up without telling you, and then the tenant f...
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Which is better dollar for dollar?Tax wise, If I purchase a condo for $100,000, would it be better to pay cash for it or better to finance it? Income level around $150,000. Wife and I with no dependents. Only debt we ...
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Hi BP, outside the obvious benefits we enjoy as landlords/investors I find it extremely rewarding to help people in different situations by providing safe and viable housing options in a pricey and competitive market ...
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After numerous conversations with investors, CFAs, data scientists and economists in conjunction with my own understanding and study as a CFA candidate, I thought it would be worthwhile to share my thoughts on how I t...