Account Closed
Spec building -- market metrics?
I am working on finding a site for my first spec build. I'm looking in a few different neighborhoods, all next to each other and relatively similar. These neighborhoods have seen a huge demand for new homes over the...
Brent Bastian
Section 8 rentals help?
I wanted to get some thoughts about this.I wanted to buy a 2 flat in the south side of Chicago,not in the best areas ,but pretty decent.Ive seen properties sell for $30,000-$90,000(fixed up) and was maybe thinking of ...
Ren McKnight
WSJ "Worst Time to Buy a House"--Applies to Rentals?
Hello everyone, happy holidays and Merry Christmas to those who celebrate! This is my first time posting on the forum; I have a background in finance but am new to real estate. Curious of everyone's thoughts on the re...
James Wachob
How to define an A, B, or C neighborhood.
Since we all have our own definition, I think it would be helpful to describe mine and see what insight you guys have and what your definitions may be. Please let me know in the comments below if this is helpful, or i...
Terry Lao
Seattle, San Jose, or Las Vegas - Hottest 3 markets
The 3 hottest real estate markets are #1 Seattle (median SFR $830k), #2 Las Vegas (median SFR $295k, and #3 San Jose (median SFR $1.1M). Based upon the percentage (%) gained year over year. The rankings can flip flop ...
Robin Morales
What data do I need ? How to do the math?
Hello Everyone! I am starting my real estate investment journey. I don’t have much knowledge or any property...yet. I currently have about 60k liquid, no debt, 800 credit and would like to buy in 2020. However, I don’...
Jeff Schleyer
How to rent place. What are we doing wrong?
Earlier this summer, my wife and I bought an older city town home that we renovated lightly (updated bathroom and kitchen), within a reasonable budget. We ran into a 2 month setback with our first contractor and decid...
Ben Kirchner
Analyzing propoerties to live in, then rent out for cashflow.
I wanted to get some advice/opinions from with some experienced minds here.I plan on purchasing a new home as a primary residence this year. The idea would be to then move into a new primary residence, and rent out o...
Carlos Silva
When do Rental Prices fall
Do rental rates usually fall when interest rates increase and home values decrease?
Christopher John McCarthy
New Member Question: Currently Living in Chicago, IL
Hello everyone!My name is Chris McCarthy.I'm writing this post to introduce myself and start getting involved in this awesome community! My goal for joining this forum is to learn from the best and network. I just tur...