I have a decent amount of home equity on my primary residence that I'd like to tap into for down payments on some rental properties.  1)  Is there an advantage to refinancing with a cash out option or doing a home equ...

Details... I have a quoted rate of 4.75% with paying just a hair under one point or $723. And have the option to buy down the rate to 4.25% by paying 3.121 points (an additional 2.134 points / $1,562 cash at closing)....

With rates set to rise eventually (though I have thought that for years) I am interested in the opinion of investors regarding the trade-off between being able to buy at the extremely low rates vs. the strong possibil...

Hello BP!I own a 3 Flat property on Chicago's Near West Side and I am planning on increasing rent in the following manner:(Rent increase is due to market rents and a hike in property tax)3bd/2ba, 1,150 sq ft Apartment...

A Closer Look to Broward Single Family Homes
Closed Sales: In June 2024, Broward County witnessed 1,138 closed sales of single-family homes, reflecting a 9.4% drop from 1,256 sales in June 2023. This dip is just a pa...

In the never ending search for more Federal Tax dollar, there is a proposal to eliminate the 1031, Tax Free Exchange.  16 different real estate organizations have formed a coalition to counter and lobby against that p...

I think, up to now, there is still a massive demand for housing. Owning a piece of property means you’re responsible for the cost of upkeep and maintenance and taxes; it also means you have the opportunity to earn pro...

Can anyone explain the formula to arrive at the Annualized Rate of Return? Why does it peak at a certain point and diminish after that?

HelloI listed my rently on Monday the response has been overwelming.  I have 17 scheduled showings between today and Friday.  In the area of the home there are very few homes available (3/2/1, 1400sq ft) for sale or r...

I've been exploring the data about the relative affordability of buying or renting in various counties from Attom Data. Do you think it's better to invest in a place where it's more affordable to buy or do you think i...