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Lesley Resnick Bitcoin Bubble - Crash
15 July 2022 | 62 replies

I know this will bring out the haters and the, "you don't understand bitcoin".  With that said here goes:
Bitcoin hit $23,000 this week.  What does that even mean?  You and I agree that today one Bitcoin is the value...

Timothy W. What if there is no housing "recovery"?
30 August 2010 | 125 replies

One of the things I always try to be conscientious to is herd mentality. Recognition of herd mentality and the pure luck of a well timed divorce kept me from investing in real estate in 2007 and waiting until 2008 wh...

Orlando Guzman Real Estate Training on the Air Force Portal
17 March 2019 | 14 replies

Just a quick tip for the folks that have access to the Air Force portal.The Air Force Portal link Library & Resources – databases and online resources offers links to many websites that have ebooks, audiobooks and...

Robin Grimes Tenant Applicants say the dumbest things
3 May 2023 | 1572 replies

Stupid things Tenant Applicant’s say.

I had renovated a nice 4/3/2 and put it on the market for lease. Here are some of the comments from people who toured the property during the open house or called me from signa...

Roy C. Would you invest in 401k instead of invest in real estate?
15 April 2018 | 146 replies

Assuming you have a corporate job with employer matching 401k, would you save money for down payment for real estate investment or would you invest in 401k?I understand this question can be answered differently depend...

Jon K. Do you allow outdoor fire pits or swimming pools?
9 July 2012 | 10 replies

Tenant asked if they could have an outdoor fire pit-- the type you buy at Walmart that sits above ground.

Do you allow fire pits or swimming pools?

Fire pits are fun, but I don't think it's worth the risk to allow ...

Candy Nielson Per NFPA10 are extinguishers "Required" in a residential triplex
22 December 2016 | 4 replies

I have some questions I am hoping you can help me find an answer to: We were recently notified after having an inspection completed (requested by our new insurance provider – Northfield is the carrier) by our local i...

Kerry Chubbuck Removing lease violations on the lawn
3 December 2018 | 3 replies

My tenant bought a fire pit even though the lease states "no fire pits".  Can I remove it after repeatedly telling them they need to get rid of it?  The rental is a duplex, both sides rented out, in CT.

Bryan Hancock Are Realtors Worth The Commission Anymore?
14 July 2021 | 96 replies

Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...

Wendy Black Liability & Backyard Improvements
11 August 2015 | 3 replies

Our latest investment is a 3/2 home which backs to a "lake" (aka a man-made channel).  Behind our wire back fence is a hiking path and then the water.  We have a small yard.  Rental comps are $1050-1100, but we're hop...