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So the podcast on student housing purchasing really interests me. I'm wondering if anyone has any advice on the market in Michigan for this type of investing. It would seem the Ypsilanti, Mt. Pleasant area would be go...
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I'm planning on making an offer on a property and I'll probably sell it within 10 years. Considering that, does that mean I shouldn't buy points to reduce the rate? In fact, would it be a good idea to go for a higher ...
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MARKET UPDATE - DECEMBER 2022
As volatile interest rates and inflation continues to affect housing affordability, buyers and sellers are becoming creative in their efforts to buy and sell real estate. Motivated buyer...
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Has anyone taken out their 401k to put into rental property to decrease principal and interest? Thinking about doing this.
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The numbers just came out. Austin metro is clocking in at 2.8% unemployment. Last month it was also 2.8% unemployment. Year over year the unemployment decreased from 3.2%. The cumulative labor force expanded over the ...
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Hello everyone,I am wondering what other landlords are doing to make sure their insurance rates are competitive. When I bought my first property I accepted the first company that would insure my property and then stuc...
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- The seasonally adjusted purchase index jumped 12% from one week earlier, according to data for the survey ending April 24 and released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association.- "The ten largest states had incr...
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Hey guys I'm under contract for my 1st 2 properties
1 condo in the nice side of town
And a 4 plex in an okay neighborhood
I want to know how could I increase the cap rates of the properties !
I'm doing selling fina...
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👉It's no secret that interest rates and inflation are on the rise. While this may not be welcome news, it is likely to bring some normalcy to the housing market.
👉With a slight increase in inventory, and some homes s...
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Hello all. Apparently, the best terms on an investment property are currently 5.25-5.375% with 25% down, and 5.75-5.875% with 20% down, this is with a 740++ credit score. 30 year fixed. This is what a reputable lender...