Henry Lazerow
The new NAR rules have actually made buyer agent commissions go up not down
Here in Chicago commission have typically been between 2 and 2.5 percent of gross sale price but now with the new rules I have not met any agents willing to take less then 2.5% so what has happened is the listings tha...
Kris Benson
Why Isn't Anyone Talking About Self Storage??
Just a quick disclaimer. This is a really long post. Also I am also now employed by a self storage operator so my opinion is probably is not objective.I was a professional sale person who "retired" on 3/31/2018 to l...
Michael Rossi
There is No Hope - This Country is DONE!
I've sadly come to the conclusion that our country is done, over, kaput! I finally came to this conclusion over the weekend as we were circulating petitions to put a Constitutional Amendment on the November ballot in...
Arcinio Arauz
owner will carry on five homes...
I went for a revisit and coffee session today .After some time, her homes came up for conversation.
Here's the break down....
Five homes free and clear,
owner 82 years old/ daughter 55 years old
Income cashflow:$...
Account Closed
Thinking about starting a military investing podcast
I keep talking to my friends and coworkers about investing in real estate and so many of them seem to not have any knowledge about the VA loan and what it could do for you.
I’m by no means a real estate expert, but ...
John Werth
First Time Landlord - Need help!
Hello everyone! I am a first time landlord. I recently bought a SFH and am now listing it for rent this month.
About the house: The house was build in the 1950s but is in really good condition. The house is super re...
Minka Sha
Rent out for a negative cash flow vs sell house at a gain?
Which option would you pick, and WHY?? Also, if you can think of Option C, you are a rock-star! :)So, condo is 2 BR, 2 BA in North Pacific Beach area in San Diego, CA. Great location, walkable to the beach. I bought w...
Mark Beekman
Can't Get Numbers to Work
I've been reading, analyzing, and wracking my brain to come up with a set plan of action for rental buying, but the numbers just don't seem to work.
I've been taking the gross rental income and subtracting about 5% ...
Josh Stack
LESSONS LEARNED - What would you do over from the 2008 crisis?
I've posted this in the "Real Estate Success Stories" forum but perhaps its would fit better in the "Real Estate Life Lessons Forum".There is a ton of talk in the media but also on these forums of the precariousness o...
Ray Lai
Fair estimate for a maintenance cost on a turn-key property
Does anyone have experience with the maintenance cost on a turn-key property bought through American Real Estate Investments? The spreadsheet they sent me for the portfolio of properties uses$312 in annual maintenance...