Walter Key
We're in a "Bizarre Market"...Thoughts on a Recent Article
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun recently wrote an article stating that we're in a "Bizarre Market" in which he stated "With a strong economy and the lowest unemployment rate since 2000, m...
Sarp Ka
Cheapest way to make a cash offer???
Hey there,Let's say I have $1M worth of stocks including my 401k. I find a property that is worth $700k.In theory I can make a cash offer to this property. When it comes to actual execution, I have to sell those stock...
Liam Alvarez
Best Apps for Analyzing Real Estate Markets: Share Your Experience!
Hello BiggerPockets Community,
I’m in the process of finding the best tools to analyze potential investment markets, and I’m looking for some seasoned insights! I know apps like AirDNA are popular for assessing sho...
Lee Davis
To VR or not VR in Joshua Tree?
Do any of you know what the status of vacation rentals with the city council currently is in JT and where it's likely to go? From what I've read, 29 palms seems to be very welcoming, but there's a new law being conjur...
Sean Starkey
Short term rental location which one to choose?
I just got approved for a 180k HELOC and I am looking to start buying STRs. I currently live in orange county CA and am looking at the Smoky mountains and Joshua tree. How do I make the most out of my 180k? Which mark...
James Gravitt
RMLO License/SAFE ACT
I was thinking about getting my license to become a loan originator. Its only 4 days worth of class time and it costs around $300.
With this I could also do loan originations for other people and charge a fee.
Do yo...
Paul Rojas
U.S. Housing Market Decline?
I came across this article today and I would like to get your thoughts on it. As I’m sure most of you are aware, the housing market has been recovering since the financial crisis in 2008. Since then, there has been a ...
Lynn McGeein
Lead Paint causing violent crime discussed this weekend
Watched Up with Chris Hayes this weekend, interested in the violent crime discussion, and surprised to hear the theory that it could be caused by lead and lead based paint and how abatement is essential. Found this a...
Bill Gulley
Social Responsibilities of a Landlord?
Hi, just thought I'd through this out to all, what social responsibilities, in your community, do you think landlords have? What contributions do landlords make to a community, from a socio-economic aspect, if any? Bill
Michael Baum
Longer short term rental....
Hey all. So as many of you know our home in north Idaho is very much a seasonal rental. May through Sept. Sometimes part of Oct for cyclists and Thanksgiving once.I have an inquiry from someone who is traveling for wo...