I currently own a duplex on an FHA loan at 3.5% down that I am planning on using the BRRRR method on. From my understanding in order to refinance out of the house I have to have the house repaired/updated to the point...

Are we at the verge of a commerical bubble? I was emailed a great article. See it here. http://www.moneyandmarkets.com/next-big-real-estate-turn-ready-77655?em=tonygmc1%40verizon.net&utm_campaign=MAM3493a&camp...

Read the following from Bloomberg about Obama's view on repairing the economy, and the role of deficits.

The government will do ``whatever it takes'' to revive the economy, Obama said. That means ``we shouldn't worry...

Hello,
Just finished my 2022 taxes but it made me realize I have a situation for 2023 taxes that I don't know how I'm going to handle. Here's the situation:
- Had a pipe freeze during a cold snap, led to fairly exte...

Hello All, I'm a new member from Columbia, SC.  I worked as a sub-prime mortgage broker from 2001-2009 and like many, exited the industry with the "great collapse".  I've been in various sectors of the insurance indus...

What kind of additional due diligence would you conduct beyond an ordinary inspection for a home that was built in 1931?  Based on the photos and listing, it appears to be in good shape, move-in ready with some recent...

All:My handyman just called me and said that a floor joist was split underneath one of my college student rentals. Five guys live there and had friends over for the Super Bowl on Sunday night. They claim it was only "...

Update of concerns on perfect storm I see forming.
There are more and more "voters" requiring entitlements. Here are a couple today.

1. Tens of thousands nearly riot for the opportunity to get an application to be on...

Hey everyone, I'm new to this home ownership deal and am currently doing some rehab to my basement. I have had to stop all repairs being done to my house because the contractor sent me a bill of an additional $38K on ...

I always hear Kiyosaki (and countless others) talking about owning physical gold in addition to real estate. I get the thesis, but how does one technically hold, store, and (most importantly) SECURE physical gold hold...