Here is an article by Don Layton: Senior Industry Fellow at Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University: "The extraordinary and unexpected pandemic increase in house prices: causes and implications" Click h...
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What do you believe is the most important relationships to develop first and perhaps in chronological order in order to begin investing.For example, do you believe it is best to go to a mortgage broker first, or a con...
Hi Everyone, I have been working in the real estate industry as an accountant for quite some time, and have always wanted to invest as well. I need advice on financing a multi unit duplex in Oakland with existing ten...
Good day BP community. I'm looking to invest in the Orlando area. I have no debt, great credit score, never use my VA benefits and a first time home buyer. I want to purchase one property to live in and one as an inv...
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Hi,
I'm not sure where to put this post,
I'm looking for either some advice or a Portland Oregon metro area real estate/financial advisor for seniors for my grandmother.
She currently owns a rental property, and...
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Hello BP, I’m looking to add a kitchen into my second unit. I’ve read and heard the many issues with subs, is there anything I should be looking out for? What’s tenant friendly / modern nowadays? Only some money up fr...
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Lumber Prices Notch Records on Building, Remodeling Boom
Lumber prices have shot to fresh records, defying the normal winter slowdown in wood-product sales in a sign that the pandemic building boom is bowling i...
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Hi BP! A little over a year ago I purchased my first home, a 3/2 in SoFlo utilizing the VA loan. During this process, I used my entitlement. Since then, I have refinanced with a IRRRL (another VA product). This was a ...
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I'm preparing to undergo a large rehab of a rental property duplex with the help of a contractor. As the project progresses I'll ultimately have to decided what materials I like for design finishes, ie- paint, floor ...
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I want to do a live and flip over the next 1-2 years. I have 3 roommates that are willing to pay me $475/mo in a home that suits their expectations. I've found a property that is $165K in my favorite, most desired nei...