Barry Hinds
Help understanding hard money
I’ve heard that hard money lenders won’t loan on 100% of the purchase price. But I’ve also seen some posts and have heard on podcasts where the borrower was able to purchase properties using hard money without using ...
Colin Ghira
🚨 National Preparedness Month Reminder 🚨
As hurricane season peaks and wildfire risks rise, ensure you're prepared:
1. Protect Documents: Store originals safely and keep digital backups.
2. Document Valuables: Maintain detailed inventories with photos....
Josh Edelson
Why are all the insurance companies pulling out of disaster areas!?
GENERAL DISCUSSION:California has fires. Florida and South Carolina have hurricanes. All these insurance companies are jacking up the rates 2x-6x or cancelling policies altogether in these and many other areas. If you...
Nancy Durso
Why You Must Consider Air Quality When Making Your Next Investment Decision
As the impacts of climate change become increasingly evident, more individuals are likely to incorporate considerations of air quality and other disaster risks into their choices when selecting a place to live. Rising...
Greg Johns
Out-of-state investors: What metrics do you use to evaluate real estate markets for long term rental properties?
Hi All,I live in the SF Bay area and because of the crazy real estate market here, I am looking out-of-state to restart my real estate investment portfolio. Because I am not investing in my local market, I am going t...
Kenia Crevoisier
COVID-19 1031 Exchange Deadline Extensions
On April 9, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23, extending a variety of deadlines, including 1031 deadlines. Although the Notice is confusing, because it is not written like the typical Disaster Relief Notices, this Notice ...
Harmoni Akao
The Power of Airbnb Hosts – Make a Difference for People Affected by LA Wildfires
Airbnb hosts have the ability to make a difference. Airbnb.org, the nonprofit arm of airbnb.com, offers hosts options to assist with emergency housing in times of crisis, such as the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Hosts ...
Account Closed
SFH CONVERTED TO DUPLEX !!!!
Hello all, there are alot of sfh that are converted to duplexes in my area. My question is if for some unforsaken reason albeit fire or natural disaster and the house is "DONE" would the rebuild be a new sfh that I...
Josh Edelman
Renting to Insurance Companies
I've heard that if a family is displaced due to a hazard, the insurance company may place the family in a home and pay the landlord rent. Anyone have experience with this? Where and how do I get my rental on these lis...
Christopher Oliva
Newbie interested in Wholesaling or buy & hold
Hi everyone,I just want to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm a young professional in the South Austin area and I've been looking at getting into REI over the last 6 months and I'm now at a point where i'm ready ...