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Hi all, so two years ago I bought my first STR in the Smokies (PF area), the next year I bought another. I am about to start construction on my largest investment yet, in the same area. A few questions:1. I am relativ...
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OK, I'm not sure if this is the proper forum for this question, but I'm sure that if its not, someone will let me know.
Anyway, here is the situation. I am looking to put together a long term strategy for investing i...
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I think I just have gotten my personal record. I opened escrow at 8am and had updated and ready to go title report back by 11:30 am same day.. And I did not put a rush on it.This was WFG title in Omak Washington and ...
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I am analysing the Buffalo, NY market and would like your opinion on whether you think it is an attractive market or not - and why!The facts are:Annual forecasted % change from 2017-21:GDP 1.6%Employment 0.4%Unemploym...
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Hello All, This is my first discussion. I would like to reach out to investors/Realtors all over to see what they are experiencing in your market and your thoughts on where the market is heading. I have a fascination ...
Apparently surging violent crime, massive tax hikes and insolvent public pensions are bad for attracting new residents...who knew? On the other hand, 364 days of sunshine per year, minimal crime, brand new infrastru...
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I have about $0 saved up for REI. It all went into the purchase of my primary residence a year ago, and now that I'm stepping up my REI game I'm regretting that. Live and learn.
My down payments with HMLs comes from...
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There is this house in my friends neighborhood, nice colonial nice neighborhood and typical nice people. Husband went/going through Bankruptcy and house in wifes name is being foreclosed on. Bank got the judgement an...
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https://www.coachcarson.com/big-shifts-ahead/Above is a good article and book review from Chad Carson, a BP blogger, on demographic shifts. I lived the Surban lifestyle and most of my investing has been in a Surban m...