The latest report out of Costar on Multifamily was quite an interesting read.  I decided to do a deep dive analysis on our market in particular; see how it stacks up against these; and how our own multifamily port...

Something I heard a while ago is that if renting a home is cheaper than buying it in an area, then most likely that area is in a bubble. For example in my area a single family detached home (4 bedroom, 2-3 bathroom...

I really want to know how to analyze a market or neighbourhood in which I'm investing, I'v talked with a lot of people about how to analyze a housing market but I still didn't really understand so I thought this place...

Considering a move to Seattle and or surrounding suburbs. Initially was looking for a corporate job, so being close to Seattle was important. Now will be starting a business, so proximity to downtown Seattle isn’t as ...

Hi all,First time post! I'm an out of state investor looking to buy my first investment property. I'm working with a turn key company that operates in Memphis. They showed me a property in the area highlighted below. ...

Sold property in the city and looking to replace. Open to ideas, not liking what I am seeing so far. Will pay tax rather than buy something undesirable. Looking westside Portland, will be back at beach looking around....

We are looking at an applicant with massive loans (130k student loan and it's a low paying major). The "estimated monthly payment" listed on the credit report is however less than 1k. Is this estimate accurate? Or I'm...

Hi All,  OK so I'm a first time home buyer, I have couple of 3-plexes on my list and need to make up my mind now.  I'll be an OO landlord.  I thought that up to 4-plex I could use conventional loan with 5% down.  My m...

Thought of this when speaking to a lot of investors both far and wide about their profit margins. I figured this would be the best way to explain 1000 words. What are your thoughts?

Second Home and High Balance loan rate increases
FHFA, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (parent of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) is implementing new “price adjustments” to all second/vacation homes and High balance loans...