Elliot Rudmann
Will Chicago Legalize Coach Houses / Adopt a pro-ADU policy?
Chicago investors/landlords: I'm curious to know what your thoughts are on this potential change. Mayor Emanuel’s latest five-year housing plan (passed in December by the City Council) included a section that mentione...
Nathan Barshinger
Projected major inflation vs changing criteria
With all the money being printed out by the government, what is everyone's plan as far as changing their criteria now to prepare for the next couple years with the projected major inflation?
Doug Smith
Why, Oh Why, Is the Fed's Inflation Target 2% (a rant)
I would love to get a discussion going over this topic to see what other "in the know" armchair economists think. This chart shows mortgage interest rates over the past 30 days. Rates are directly tied to the 10-Year ...
Thierry Van Roy
High ceilings in old houses
In my market, there is a lot of inventory of historical manors from the 17th century and up (example). These ask for a lot of renovations in order to increase their lifespan, but it is manageable...
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Ed B.
Projections for interest rates?
As everyone likely knows interest rate cuts that were projected to happen so far this year haven't happened. Instead, rates are increasing. If Donald Trump wins the November election, I'm projecting and hoping rates...
Joseph Medina
The 4-Horseman of the Economic Apocalypse: Inflation
I heard the second living creature call out, ‘Come!’ And out came another horse, bright red; its rider was permitted to take peace from the earth, so that people would slaughter one another; and he was given a great s...
Nicole Holcomb
Property Tax Avoidance in California
Hi BP!
I have a client in San Diego that just inherited a 4 Plex worth $1,300,000. The property is in a trust and has been passed down to share between 3 siblings. My client wants to buy out his other two siblings b...
Account Closed
Flippers and Buy and Hold
Im considering another 8 apts. but ive come across something new to me in renting. The 8-plex im looking at is base board electric heat with window mounted a/c. The apts. I currently own all have either electric/gas f...
Brian Smith
Inheriting house w/ CA prop 13 - need estate tax CPA/advice
My siblings and I stand to inherit our father's house in Santa Clara County, CA. The only asset to be inherited from my father is his house which was purchased in the early 70's and has very low property tax due to p...
Ken DiPietro
Interesting information mix.
U.S. home price forecast from Fitch Ratings.
Fitch expects that California will lead the way with an additional 36% decline in home prices from current levels over the next 12 to 18 months. Florida and Arizona are fo...