Hello,I've a deal that came across my table for which the expenses are 80% of the annual rent. What is the recommendation as per the 50% rule ? Should I avoid deals that have too high ratio of expenses and rent ?Pleas...

Where is the biggest need for disruption in the real estate industry in 2016?Dozens of real estate startups are still trying to innovate and ‘disrupt’ in the real estate industry. Most fail because the startup entrepr...

Hi Alaskan Real Estate Gurus!
First time post...
I'm looking to buy an investment property in Anchorage before the year ends. I have spent some time in AK (never in winter though). enjoy fishing/hunting, and my Uncl...

Hey guys, just bought my first duplex in a C area of Philadelphia. I’m house hacking and have been here for two months. I Iucked up with a drive way and two car garage. Here’s the thing, I haven’t been enjoying my nei...

China said to be buying U.S. mortgages

The China Investment Corp. is set to invest up to $2 billion in mortgage-backed securities because it considers the housing market set for a recovery.

August...

1. What is the average price for a Granite countertop by sqft?

2. Have you ever seen a tiled Granite countertop? Is that just plain weird?

3. Does anyone know any contacts in Chicago that might offer me a good price...

Hello! I'm getting ready to hire a General Contractor.I got a few questions:What should I look/ask for when shopping around for a GC?What is the best way to find the perfect GC for the project?Any other suggestions?My...

https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/gilbert/2018/06/04/four-story-city-gate-apartment-complex-draws-ire-gilbert-residents/642135002/“Gilbert, often central to feverish development in metro Phoenix, is in the mi...

Hey everyone! My name is Mark Lucas and I moved to Colorado Springs about 6 weeks ago. I am active-duty military and I am interested in investing on the side for the long term. My main interest is buy-and-hold and I w...

hey guys, i'm fixing up a rental that has tile floor throughout the entire house.  while the tile is clean, it has a cold feeling to it.  also, being that i live in nj, it can be cold in general during the winter.  af...