Nick Noon
Closing Question - Heating Oil
So I am closing on my first property tomorrow. I got a good deal on it and am hoping to get some sweat equity when I'm done rehabbing it. I bought the house "as-is". When I did the final walkthrough today, my RE ag...
Account Closed
California to make "Solar "mandatory for new Homes!!!!!!
The first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new builds starting in 2020 . Pros? Cons?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/california-solar-p...
Milind Shastri
Gas pipe expert advice. Pics included
Hi all,I am looking for some advice on a gas plumbing job so I can talk sensibly before giving the job it to a professional. The pipeline between female ends labeled A and B needs to be replaced. The inner thread diam...
Dan Shelhamer
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.I am looking for some insight on this deal. A couple things that I have questions on:I p...
Michael Madden
Ethanol
Wait until Ethanol costs you in the end.
Worse fuel economy.
Higher prices a products across the board.
Damage to your engine/catalytic converter.
Damage to you small engines.
Ethanol also has a negative energy balan...
Julio Gonzalez
Green Energy Tax Credits for Homeowners
Did you know that as a homeowner, you are able to take advantage of green energy tax credits? These tax incentives can help offset making energy efficient upgrades to your home. There are two tax credits that are avai...
Branden Smith
First house, VA loan, and Interest rates
I am currently in the market for my first property and will be using my VA loan. Due to using the VA loan and putting no money down I know I have to find a great deal and can't justify anything that has come up on the...
Todd Holman
The Millennial Effect: Shaping the Future of Housing
In recent years, the Millennial generation has emerged as a dominant force in the housing market, exerting a significant influence on trends, preferences, and the overall trajectory of the real estate industry. As the...
Carlos Ptriawan
Gov. plan to endorse more ADU (basically househacking)
There is this new bill/legislation from WH that WH is trying to endorse more ADU building. For example in the future , FHA loan would include income from future ADU rental to reduce the DTI/mortgage by building/repair...
Jeff Tumbarello
IRS Taxstats 2009
The 2009 summary of US income and taxation
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-soi/09in11si.xls
To balance just one year's Federal budget, everybody's income tax would have to AVERAGE 50% to just break even with spending. T...