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With now being able to take out money penalty free from a 401k and where the market is currently, would taking the money out now and saving it for investing in real estate be a smarter move long term? Especially with ...
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So my guess is, the lumber tariff will raise lumber prices, reducing new home construction activity, further tightening an already tight housing supply. Long term, this means RE values will go up. This is just my surf...
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From socal.....With Retail Properties being impacted by Covid, do you think its a good time to start investing on these rental properties? How do you evaluate these (NOI, Cap Rate, Zoning)? How do you verify foot traf...
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Looking back to the south Florida's real estate crash in 2007-2010, we wonder, is it happening again? Is this a bubble about to pop? Many homeowners and investors suffered devastating loss during those years. The valu...
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Colorado landlords will no longer have free rein to refuse to renew their tenants’ leases under a measure passed last month by the state legislature and signed by the governor. Does anyone know how if this will potent...
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Hi All!I am at the early stages of my investing career and was hoping to gain some insight here from my fellow like minded peers. I am based in NY but looking to invest in long term rentals in other states. Would love...
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When it comes to securing financing for an investment property, Conventional loans and DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans emerge as two top choices. Conventional loans are the standard go-to option for investmen...
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I am in the process of selling 2 homes in Norfolk VA but found out the HUD just approved $30 million for Norfolk and Newport news redevelopment zones.Should I keep the homes and stay in the southern VA market ?This is...
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Does anyone have an opinion about buying property where a high profile media event has taken place? An example would be a home where a police incident has occurred. Is it ethical or even a good idea to attempt to b...
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Looking to become the best at what I want to do. What do the best agents/Investors do every morning once they wake up compared to the not so good agents/investors.