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The debate about a market crash has become almost as emotional as some other favorite American controversies. You don't see seasoned investors selling off their portfolios. Especially on social media no matter if it's...
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Hi BP,In 2014 I hired a recommended contractor to do a quick job for me at the end of a project, but later learned that he was unlicensed (yes, I know I should have known that upfront AND got a W9 filled out before wo...
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For the next for next foreseeable future, I believe that we have reached a new baseline for the housing market: A market that doesn't have nearly as much inventory as there was historically.
It's no secret that inve...
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I’m renting out my home and had a IG influencer apply. She makes great money 4 times what rent is a month. And her W-2 reflects that. She does have one account in collections but as second position. ( was a co-signer ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, May 17, 2021)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now declares fully vaccinated people in the United States can safely resume outdoor and most indoor activities without a mask. ...
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The trending topics are flooded with concerns based on current events, and understandably so. However, life goes on! What’s going well for everyone??For me, I have a couple great successes1. A deal fell through in a v...
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They are a lot of reasons some people have success in real estate while other's don't have as much or any at all, what are some things you think make some investors successful?Here are my few feel free to add more.Fle...
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The past few weeks have been a proverbial roller coaster; financially, culturally, economically, and financially. As with any crisis, there are always lessons to be extracted if we can maintain our emotional bystander...
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Hello all! Well, I will keep it simple. I'm a 20-year full-time investor with a lot of experience. I'm working towards scaling up my business in Arizona, the most competitive market in the country. I am strongly consi...
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Hello, I've been reading a few posts regarding rehabbing and I've read that a few members on here do more than 20+ houses a year. Are local banks financing a large amount of houses at one time? I don't think the hard...