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How are your real estate/investing goals going with rising interest rates and uncertainty in the multifamily space and how are you adapting to the changes?
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The February 2023 market numbers are out from the Austin Board of Realtors (ABoR). Last month, the median home in Austin sold for $530,000, which is down 6% YOY. However, the greater metro had a more considerable YOY ...
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Sharing with this forum - today's featured article I wrote for BiggerPockets all about DSCR Loans:In recent years, a fairly new loan product: Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) loans, has become enormously popular wit...
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Watched a recent bigger pockets video about where this area of the country was considered one of the best for cash flow opportunities. I’m wondering if anyone can give some insight into what the challenges of investin...
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I know I am not ready yet at this moment in time. This is due to the $20,000 remaining of my student debt. My question is, after that is paid off, how do I prevent getting stuck in analysis paralysis? Like what are th...
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I purchased a two family in August of last year. I rented the second unit two months ago and now I am finding it has a break in the sewer line. I had a propriety inspector go over the place, plus I tested the drain...
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Currently living in South Florida. Love it here but looking to relocate to an area with a younger age demographic. Austin, TX is down 20-30% from peak asking prices and I don’t see it getting better with the current e...
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Hello all, I am wondering what the fastest cosmetic changes you make to increase house value. I own an older duplex and am going to put tongue and groove ceilings in a bunch of the rooms, stonework on the outside entr...
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Watch out Boston short-term rental owners! Boston 25 News had a report this morning about a UMass study on Boston rentals. http://www.fox25boston.com/video?videoId=682572778...The study (to which they did not provide...
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Hello BP family, I currently own a fourplex in Lacey, Washington and I am looking for advice on whether to hold or sell. Here's a breakdown that may help paint the picture, thanks in advance! Short term goals: Accumul...