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Hi everyone,I am new here on Bigger Pockets. A friend introduced me to the website/podcasts a couple of months ago and I've been hooked since. I listen to the podcasts almost everyday to and from work. I just complete...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 22, 2020)
The recession that started in March was the sharpest downturn since the Great Depression. As it turns out, it may also be the shortest. This doesn't mean our economy is ...
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Hi everyone. A long time lurker, hopefully a soon-to-be first time RE investor. I live in NYC and would like to get into REI. Given the sky-high prices in the area, I'm turning to out-of-state properties. I've looked ...
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Call me skeptical,,,Than Merrill from 'Flip this house' TV show has a radio ad running right now. says he has a 'free' seminar next week for '20' callers and there friend to attend and learn how to make 10 to 40K per...
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Folks, I'm a bit confused on the latest foreclosure news, reporting that there was a 21% increase in foreclosures, MoM, in October 2020. I thought that there was a moratorium on foreclosures due to the CARES act? The ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, March 22, 2012)
The TV commercial used to say “When E.F. Hutton speaks everyone listens.” Well, E.F. Hutton is no more. Now we have the Federal Reserve. And when the Fed speaks, truly EVE...
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How ya feeling about the 2017 national multifamily market in view of the facts: Toppy stock market that people fear, stagnant personal incomes in many areas, 80% LTV's, rent growth rates slowing, new construction fina...
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Good afternoon everyone,
My dilemma: Contemplating Purchasing first 2-family home. 3br lower 2br upper
Pros:
- Location, in the heart of town
- Tenant paying $1500 for 3br and wants to stay (been there four years)...
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Hi BP,I've been looking at potential rental properties with no particular location in mind and came across homes in Danbury CT. According to Zillow, a great amount of homes here that are in the $200-300k price range h...
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I’m seeking advice on what to do about a mistake that my contractor made on a remodel that I’m managing from afar.
I explained that I wanted subway tile backsplash in the kitchen. The contractor sends me pictures of...