Shane Pearlman
The END of the Suburbs?
With an eye to the future, should we really be buying in remote suburbs, or is that like investing in VHS rental shop in a digital age? I’m seeing what looks like a massive urbanization trend.I am a buy and holder. Ot...
Karen Margrave
People are fleeing California, are you?
I was born and raised in CA. It's so heartbreaking to see what is happening to it. A recent poll says that 46% of the people plan on leaving the bay area. Let's do our own poll (FOR CALIFORNIANS or those that recentl...
Murray Reginald
STR that looks really good on AirDNA
Hi BP,I am looking at a couple beach house properties that looks really good on AirDNA however, AirDNA gave me the following analysis:Beach House Property:Annual Revenue - 121.6KOccupancy Rate - 88%Cap Rate - 29.51%...
Adiel Gorel
Will COVID-19 Cause a Recession?
As we all observe and fear the Coronavirus, we see many cities under “shelter-at-home” restrictions, and many “non-essential” businesses closing. Then on the other hand, the Fed lowered rates almost to zero, and mortg...
Jay C.
Are Realtors days numbered?
I saw an interesting interview on CNBC today of Colony Capital CEO Tom Barrack whose firm has $34 billion under management. He spoke about the many changes in housing but touched on a real interesting point. He compar...
Wai Fung
Infinite Banking Concept, Cash Flow Banking, or Bank on Yourself
Has anybody used a IBC, CFB, or BOY policy to purchase real estate and use the returns to pay back the policy at higher interest rates than the policy charges? If so, what are the pros and cons? What are your thoughts...
Frank A Castro
My agent is not comfortable with my offers
Good evening fellows, I'm currently in the process of buying my second property. I am using a VA loan and I am currently located in Virginia beach with the following search criteria: SFR 4/2 with a backyard ( garage i...
Account Closed
Home sellers would no longer be forced to pay up to 6 percent commission to agents
American homeowners could see a significant drop in the cost of selling their homes after a real estate trade group agreed to a landmark deal that will eliminate a bedrock of the industry, the 6 percent sales commissi...
Alan Zee
What is going on with this market?
I am not sure what to make of this real estate market in 2019. The prices are out of control for lousy multi families. These properties don’t cash flow unless you buy with 50% deposit. With 30% down, you’re just break...
Max Maloney
Hello from San Francisco! Is the Bay Area right for me?
Hi everyone, I'm hugely impressed with the quality of information I've found here so far, so I wanted to say hi and introduce myself. My name is Max, and I'm a San Francisco native. I'm in my late 20's and a Mechanica...