Mike Bereck
Anyone have a Franchise?
I know BP is mostly for RE, but does anyone here also invest in any franchises? Seems like it could be as profitable if not more as a Re investment. Also, could be a good way to diversify your investments and not pu...
Doug Utberg
What will trigger the next recession?
Background: The economy is on a tear, but trees don't grow to the sky. At some point, it will over-extend and go into recession when financial commitments default.Last time, the trigger was a default on home mortgage...
Steve Sdre
getting out of lease problem
This is the problem. I rented an apt, signed a one year lease. Due to death in family had to leave after 5 months. Offered the landlord to pay an extra 2 month rent to let me out of lease, they refused. They said only...
Tom Goans
New Bubble
As an old pro with almost 50 years of personal experience and learned real estate investing and developing from my grandfather and father, I am of the opinion a new real estate and credit bubble is being created just ...
Bob C.
"What do you (Mr/s. Seller) think your house is worth?"
I was listening to Podcast Show 81 the other day and one of the things Michael Quarles said really surprised me. He said that when someone calls him to sell them their house, he does not (ever) make an offer. He (ess...
Chris Rose
Weird Listing Agent Contingency
I have been working with a real estate agent on a potential flip property. She contacted me today saying the listing agent said that the potential buyer would have to buy the property with cash or conventional financi...
Kyle Hipp
what rights does a parent have as a cosigner?
I have a friend whose, daughter is getting her first apartment. She only makes 2 times rent and they require 3 times as most do. They would accept her if her father (My friend cosigns). I have not done cosigners so I ...
Katie Miller
Zillow Requires A Valid Listing Agreement
I have a 90-day option to market a property, but Zillow is requiring that I provide a valid listing agreement showing that I "have exclusive permission from the owner to list the property. The listing agreement must i...
Michael Plaks
The so-called "STR loophole" - hype or real?
Buckle up. This is a long post addressing many myths around the current obsession with the "STR loophole." And the first of such myths is that it is a loophole. No, it is not. Loopholes are something UNintended. In co...
Andrey Y.
I am offering my tenants a Covid-19 RENT DISCOUNT
Fellow investors and landlords,I have decided to offer my tenants a small discount for paying their rent on time, in light of the current situation. Its not because I think it will be a huge deal, mainly to thank them...