Luke Carl
Airbnb To Require 24 Hours Between Rentals
I'm sad to say I don't see how Airbnb can survive this.
Airbnb.com says that Brian Chesky is making an announcement tomorrow (4/28/20) at 3pm pacific. We were hoping for good news. I guess we can assume this is the...
J. Martin
Recession Predictor: Leading Index of Economic Indicators
The Leading Index of Economic Indicators has been a pretty good indicator of a decline in economic activity, since it was published. The index uses nonfarm payroll employment, the unemployment rate, average hours work...
Morgan Winslow
Buying over budget a safe risk when rent is already guaranteed?
Hi all, I'm looking at purchasing my first property and am looking for advice/thoughts. I would be purchasing a condo in the Dallas area and it would be a rental. The condo would be a bit out of my price range but wou...
Kyle Hey
Will becoming a part-time real estate agent help my investing?
I have owned a duplex for several years. It cash flows well and a lot of equity. It is unlikely that I will leave my W-2 job but my end goals with real estate are to grow my portfolio so that (1) pay for my kid's coll...
Annetta B.
Should you take all the drywall out or leave the good bits.
I have taken drywall off all the exterior walls but left the inside walls. The drywall is a bit bumpy, smelly and in need of some repair. The electrician suggests i take out all drywall but thats more demolition cost,...
Kevin Rain
Homepath = fraud? Offer shown as accepted yet asked to resubmit?
We're trying to buy a Homepath home and it's been a little rough. We would be owner occupants, first time home buyers with 20% down. We made an offer the first day the property was listed, and during the "first look" ...
Natalie Davidson
Buying with everything you have a good idea?`
I am planning to buy a house with just about every dime I have saved. I may rely on the 5k in credit cards I have as a safety net. I know it seems risky but the homes at my maximum budget will likely produce the highe...
Luke J Nelsen
Keep the deal or walk away due to rates? Smokies
Hey guys,
This past weekend we got our what would be third cabin under contract in the Smokies. Unfortunately rates went crazy on Monday before our rate was locked and now were looking at 6.5% and 3 points. This ha...
Kee Lee
Tenant claims sickness due to Mold
Hi If anyone can give some adviceAbout 8 months ago in June 2023, tenant complained of water leakage in one of the rooms, I sent my handyman to take a look and looks like the HVAC air filter was completely blocked, it...
Cody Gebhart
$15/Hour Illinois minimum wage
Illinois is enacting a statewide minimum wage of $15 per hour by 2025. Have any experienced landlords had this happen in their state or city and what have been the effect on rents? Drastic increases or gradual incr...