J Randall
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in NYC?
Highest property prices in the nation, maybe the world. Yet commission rates are untouched. 5-6% is still standard. But how is that possible considering that'd be more than most people make in a year? $100,000 I he...
Michelle Burgstaler
Refinance to pay off credit card debt - what's the best option?
I’m hoping someone can give me some sound advice. I have $24m in credit card debt, my husband has $0. I am trying to figure out the best option for eliminating the CC debt, plus having a little left over to help our s...
Ryan Behnke
I'm Being Sued by a Tenant! Do I lawyer up? Racine WI
So I received notice that I am being sued by our last tenant in Racine Wisconsin.
The back story is that I had a property management company taking care of the single family property but I was notified about issue...
Josh Saul
Replace your mortgage with a HELOC
Hey Folks,I've been looking into the concept of replacing our home mortgage with a fixed rate HELOC as described on sites like Replaceyourmortgage.com. They want about $2000-2500 for their coaching and information. ...
Joe C.
tenant says he's afraid that his infant will cut her fingers on brand new radiators.
In 2015, i had radiators installed on the 2nd floor (bottom pic). In 2023, i had them installed on the 1st floor (top pic) at a cost of $1,000. They are from different manufactures. i got a new tenant in on Jan 1, 20...
Nick Farrell
I don't trust my Financial Advisor, what should I do?
I've had a roth IRA and a mutual fund thru Northwestern mutual for just under 2 years. I'm 23, I wanted to get started early so I can buy a business with the money some day. I don't trust the guy that is in charge of ...
Jeff Lawlor
Where to Find Brokers to Lend Out My Capital?
I'd like to enter the private/hard money market as an investor with money to lend. I don't want to find/underwrite/service the loans. I'll let a broker do that and earn a cut for their efforts. My problem is a lack of...
Bill Coleman
AirBnB or FRBO - who out there is doing it or tried it?
I want to try using AirBnB or FRBO to rent living space to corporate customers at a rate lower than extended stay hotels and by providing an atmosphere closer to a real home. It would be completely furnished. Of co...
Charles Player
Can a portfolio loan help me?
I own a house and I have one rental. I'm looking for a second rental. Will a bank give me a portfolio loan to buy a house? I'm looking at houses in the $80000 range and lower. Credit is like a 720. Can any banking pro...
M.C. Nachtigal
Seattle's Latest Insanity: ban criminal background checks
I just saw the latest proposed insanity, set to be voted on by the Seattle City Council next Monday. I would be surprised if it does not pass. This one would ban all criminal background checks by landlords of prosp...