Hey!So how is everyone handling the increased development costs, particularly the dramatic increase in lumber prices?I have started to see people put projects on hold hoping that material costs come down, but will the...

This is one of my personal properties near downtown Gatlinburg. It is a luxury log cabin right on the Roaring Fork River.  A year ago, Memorial weekend - as well as all of June, was completely booked at a minimum of $...

My gut feeling tells me interest rates are going to rise here in DFW here shortly. What key indicators do you look for, or what business websites do you monitor to figure out when interest rates may rise?

If an unmarried couple wants to buy or build a fourplex, should both of them be on the deed? Who would be allowed to claim the rental income? Let's say one spouse works and earns money, and the other spouse doesn't wo...

Hi all, I am looking at finding my first "buy to let" property. What indicators can be used to guide in deciding where to purchase a rental property?I can do a search on a property site for a given area, but what metr...

Hi AllThis is my latest purchase  in Rouge Park, Detroit, a desirable location.Posting this thread will  give you all an indication on just how HOT this market is. This house is just an average home but it is pretty m...

Courtesy of Bill McBride at CalculatedRiskBlog.comI always think these are interesting. Freshly chopped and colorized. Enjoy!(Original PNG here)

Small-city short term rental owners/managers, what has been your experience?I've got a cute, historic home centrally located in Jackson, TN, within 5-10 min of the hospital, universities, downtown, and shopping/restau...

I have been looking at properties in good areas where I live, but they are in flood zones.  I called to get quotes and they have been extremely high making deals look impossible, because they will lose money.  Also th...

In the name of curiosity, how do you make money in a seller's market?Not "how does one make money in a seller's market" but how do *YOU* personally make money in a seller's market?(Hoping this will be a fun and inform...