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I decided to enter the REI world when I learned about wholesaling. It intrigued me because I could actually afford to take action immediately. I am currently marketing for and talking to motivated sellers but have not...
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Here's a report from CNN Money on flipping houses that continues the trend of media and government negativity on the housing situation:
House Flipping
Pay special attention to the reporter's remarks about flipping pl...
Looks like some markets are begining to feel the effects of higher interest rates, a "non-recession" recession, and loss of confidence in the job market. I'm sure it's just temporary & will heal like pulling a sca...
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Hi All,I just came across this list of the five most over-valued housing markets in the US according to Fitch Ratings, which are Las Vegas, San Antonio, Austin, Portland OR, and Dallas. If you live or invest in these ...
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Bigger Pockets Community,I currently own a duplex in West Oakland where I have a shed/cottage in the rear of my lot. I went down to the city to talk to them about making the shed a habitable space (upgrading foundatio...
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An interesting proposal to make local bans on STR's illegal.https://www.live5news.com/2023...
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Hello,My name is Seth and I'm currently a financial specialist with bellco credit union. My main goal in the near future is to get to my first deal using a house hack and continue to build my portfolio from there. I'm...
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I have had profitable years in the past and have paid a significant amount in taxes. This year will be more profitable than before and I’m working to gain the knowledge to help me not continue to just stay on this pat...
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WOW, it is crazy how divided articles, economist, housing experts and the media are so split on this TOPIC? I am seeing people that I know or follow that study data say "it is a buyers market". I am also seeing arti...
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Realtors & Investors have more Key Tasks to complete and moving parts than any other industry. It's one of the reasons that not everyone can do it and do it well. As you grow one of the most important, but often u...