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We tore up carpet this past weekend and while the hardwood underneath looks good, the previous owners used not only tack strips, but also decided to staple the carpet padding directly to the hardwood in "rows" through...
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Hey everyone,I don't wanna be inconsiderate in the wake of this horrible hurricane but I have a legitimate question.My sister is moving to Houston in a month and currently house hunting. Should I tell her to wait? Or ...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 7, 2021)
Is Los Angeles a City-State? I ask this question because no one seems to know what Los Angeles is, exactly: city of angels, revenge city, or something else. In 1925, Aldous Hu...
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The CARES act ends on June 21, 2021. Federally backed loans (FHA, VA) will resume payments and I’m sure many borrowers will default. Are we on the precipice of serious opportunity? Short sales, foreclosures? What stra...
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Hello,I'm new to RE investing and actively searching for my first multifamily property. That said, as my plan is to hold these properties for my retirement, I'm apprehensive to get into the market now as it appears we...
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How does one start lending their own money to other RE investors?
I am curious how this process works, what rates/ terms are common? Is this a common practice? Risky?
Looking to learn more about this space
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We are already witnessing cracks in the Chinese real estate market. In fact, they are expecting a recession in 2019. The US stock market is in a free fall and just a few points away from being in a full blown Bear Mar...
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Hey everyone, I'm 19 years old and am very interested in getting involved in Real Estate. I have been researching a lot about Phil Pustejovsky and his Freedom Mentorship Program. There have been discussions about this...
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I have a 100 year old duplex in east side of Toronto. I believe we will be going through either a flat or most likely a down market that could last upto a decade. Should I:
a) SELL and realize gain, or
b) HOLD and ...
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Seriously, everyone around here invests like rents are guaranteed to go up forever, do they?Has anyone ever experienced a declining rent environment? what caused it?