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What are the biggest issues/problems that international investors are experiencing when trying to invest in US real estate? Is it mortgages, entities, taxes, banking, legal, property management etc.?
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Huge scam reported in Belize. I think you always have to be careful buying lots in any development. Lots are tricky. This is just one of many international projects that have not worked out. Developer may have had...
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Looking for a retail agent in Seattle to run some comps. on my sister's house. She's considering selling and I'd like to get her a ballpark value. If anyone has any referrals, they'd be much appreciated.
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I am excited to be actively part of this community. I have been a member since 2015 but i was never made the effort to use this amazing resource. I was still on the fence about real estate. I am an international stude...
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Hi Everyone! I am new to this.... Pretty much in the "learning" phase aka waiting to save up enough for my first down payment on an investment property (Just a few months away!). One thing I'm very drawn to but haven'...
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The Thursday before Memorial Day weekend. This is the slowest Memorial Day weekend, in terms of occupancy, that we have experienced in 19 years of business. Many properties are unrented, even at heavily discounted rat...
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I was reading a thread on here and someone brought up MIRR (Manager's Initial Rate of Return) in passing. What is this, what does it tell me, and how do I calculate it? Why do I want to know this?Thank you for any res...
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Does a property have to be held for a certain time period or can an investment property be sold right away after purchase to qualify for 1031 tax exchange?
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Investment Info:
Townhouse buy & hold investment in Mililani.
Cash invested: $150,000
Hawaii buy and hold on Oahu.
Venezuela outlawed ownership of more than 2 properties. The rest the government stole. Living in Illinois (currently) I am concerned about taxes. All my renters are working and on time with rents. The exodus out of Ch...