Many markets are now headed into "Hypersupply" and "Recession" phases of the market cycle (see chart below). It doesn't mean that you should stop looking/buying, but it does mean that you should be focused on deals w...

The Austin area real estate market has steamrolled through 2020 so far with little regard to the pandemic. According to the Austin Board of REALTORS (ABoR), July 2020 saw significant year-over-year gains in closed sal...

I guess I'm doing things in reverse order... Another newbie mistake. Anyway, I closed a 5-unit deal in Cleveland recently. But as I read more articles, I have some concerns about the prospect of this city. I was think...

Just saw a pitch by Rogers Capital raising money for STR portfolio.   Plan is to roll it up to institutional investor.
I've also seen Key City Capital doing this.   One of the comments was that no one else is doing t...

When do you say enough is enough, and decide to sell a property ( and I am not talking numbers/cash flow of course) I have two triplexes in Las Vegas, and it has been issue after issue with these properties. Repairs, ...

I invest out of state in C-class neighborhoods in the Midwest. One of my units MAY be in an area that is going down hill, but I could absolutely be wrong. From several states away, how can I be sure? I'd hate for a te...

Just a thought of a new question to ask guests is to ask what their opinion of the economy and RE market. It's an unscientific way of reading the market and trying the forecast but it's interesting to hear a viewpoint...

Hi all,
I really need help deciding between 2 potential properties. Both are in the same price range within my budget, same county, and both less than 3 miles from my workplace. I’m going to be house hacking and pla...

Is anyone familiar with the tucson market that can offer any advice? There is a triplex about a block from U if A for $350k. I’d have to put in an offer sight unseen today. It doesn’t have any parking (realtor said th...

Hey everyone,I was wondering if anyone has particular knowledge of the Fannie Mae Homestyle Reno loan: Specifically, how does it compare to the FHA 203k loan when grouped together with FannieMae HomeReady? What are th...