Paige Martin
Airbnb blocking "High risk" bookings
We recently had a 2 guest, 4 night booking including New Years eve blocked by airbnb. We received the booking inquiry with a "red flag" from airbnb which we had never seen before. We told the guest we were unable to a...
Edward Smith
Zillow sued over 'Zestimate' by Glenview homeowner
Thought this was a good read from CRAIN'S A Glenview lawyer sued Zillow, alleging that the real estate site's relatively modest estimate of her home's value has created a "roadblock" to selling at what she thinks it's...
Logan Causey
Yield Curve Inversion, Buyers market around the corner?
I'm curious to know how many investors have been waiting and preparing for this time to come, I personally believe what's coming is going to be worse than '08 and would like to know the thoughts of more experienced in...
John Heasley
Should I take a pay cut now to potentially earn more later?
Hello BP! Full disclaimer--I'm borrowing a friend's account as I'm discussing a job switch, and I don't want this information floating around the internet with my real name on it in the event that someone from my curr...
David Boroughes
Rental increase letter
I have a unit where I have let a fairly good tenant stay on month to month for a few years now. I haven't raised the rent because they tend to take care of all the minor issues which saves me time and money, now it's ...
Frank S.
Foreclosure Sales – I need an education
I own several rental properties all single family homes and considering another. However, I want to expand my real estate experience by trying a flip. My strategy is to purchase a foreclosure at our County Court Hou...
Elliot Marszalek
Am I low balling my offers?
I've run the numbers on quite a few properties in my search area and have found that the majority of the ones I like the numbers aren't good on unless I offer way less than the asking price. I'd like to stick to my nu...
Irfan Saeed
Buyer coming back after months demand for repair cost
Hello Bigger Pocket friends - I have an urgent question to ask. I sold a house couple of months ago. Buyer wanted some plumbing repairs done at the property and he send me an amendment for repairs. I had the repairs d...
Fred Stevenson
My cash flow dilemna
So it appears to me in my local market and also at the macro level around the country that properties that cash flow nicely i.e. >1% rule are also in markets or neighborhoods that don't seem to appreciate that much...
Dave Ramirez
I want to sell my property to an AirBNB investor - Need some advi
I have a two bedroom 5 miles away from Dulles International Airport (IAD) and 5 miles from Metro stations (DC Silver line)The property is 2 BR and has two Master Suites and a Full kitchen and Dining room.The Basement...