I read Aftershock, the latest edition, by the brothers Wiedemer. It was fairly dark, much about our economy being a multi-bubble economy, the weakness in housing for various reasons (including the 50% or so cash tr...

My spouse has two mortgages (soon to be 3 after this BRRR). I have zero mortgages. Title for two properties are in his name only. Title for the BRRR will be in both our names. We file taxes jointly.If I apply for a co...

I’m 43 years old and currently working for a state government agency but would like to pursue real estate investing and quit my government job. I can either purchase 10 years for $130k and I would be able to quit my j...

According to Texas A&M Real Estate Center using relevant data sources, unemployment in Austin is forecasted to be at 6.9%. Houston is expected to be at 15.4%, San Antonio 13.5 and DFW is 13.4%. Of the Texas Triang...

I manage rental properties in Hagerstown, Maryland. In my Lease Contract with tenants, the Lease says tenants are responsible for paying all of their utilities, including water.  Water bills come in once every 3 month...

If your thinking of starting to flip fixer uppers, buying your first buy and hold, or your just starting out in RE investment. It would be best to put those plans on hold for at least a few months. Just wait and see w...

The Dodd-Frank and the Consumer Protection Act have made it virtually impossible for a consumer to obtain a hard money or private money loan anymore. In the wake of the financial crisis, many consumers have had hits t...

Hi, I was looking at tax lien properties and needed clarification. I did email the treasurer and am waiting for a reply. But figured I'd ask here as well. The amount is in thousands right? Yearly tax amount was 700i...

Came across this article from IPX 1031.  Is there a chance this could go away? https://www.ipx1031.com/the-republican-blueprint-for-tax-reform-poses-threats-to-sec-1031-and-real-estate/

http://www.cbc.ca/beta/news/canada/toronto/rental-...Interesting how they only have quotes from tenant's rights groups. CBC bias maybe? What do all you Canada market mavens think about this?