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If you own a vacation rental in the Smokies, it might feel like demand is soft. And it is soft. But compared to what?
As I look at my company's pace report, most properties are merely reverting back to 2019-esque num...
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I'm looking at Alhambra in Los Angeles County to invest in small multifamily (2-4 units) and add ADUs where appropriate. Anyone has experience working with the city on rehabs/construction projects? Would you consider ...
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Isn't this surprising out of a Chicago politician? The administration refuses to release data on the "success" of the program, but is telling congress it needs more funding.
I don't know about yo...
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Hey all - wanted to see if anyone out there has used a DSCR loan for an STR. I have a few STR's all under conventional loans in my personal name (title is in LLC though), which is effecting my DTI/shows up on my credi...
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I have three properties, one paid in cash and two with mortgages. I still qualify for 2 more conventional mortgages which I am hoping to use before rates go up.At first I was having trouble finding decent properties w...
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https://www.reuters.comHowdy BP,I just want to start a general discussion about current real estate news and trends, and think input from all the savvy investors would make an interesting thread. Forgive me if this di...
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Hello Everyone, I am located in Killeen, Texas and planning my next investment. We currently own 1, 4 Plex and am working on strategizing the purchase of the next one. I want to house hack the next 4plex with a conve...
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For those that ONLY read bigger pockets and what their guru's are telling them. Here is some recent news on some prime real estate. I know many will say "that is commercial it will not impact residential". My opinion ...
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Currently living in South Florida. Love it here but looking to relocate to an area with a younger age demographic. Austin, TX is down 20-30% from peak asking prices and I don’t see it getting better with the current e...
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The gravitational pull of interest rates according to Warren Buffett. How does this affect housing prices? must watch video for real estate investors. click here for video of Buffett discussing interest rates