Laura Guy
Replacing "Landlord" with "Housing Provider"
Our team in Indiana has hired a lobbyist to represent the interests of housing providers and investors. One of our first objectives is to replace the word "landlord" with "housing provider" in ALL pieces of legislati...
Austin Hughes
Am I a Jerk for Asking Buyers to do this?
I had a closing that was set to happen tomorrow. Everything was ready, but the buyers didn't have their ducks in a row, and closing will be extended 7-12 days.I told my realtor to ask if they can cover my extra holdin...
Aaron Dixon
Tampa and Rising Sea Levels
Hey All,A family friend of mine has instilled the fear of Tampa as a whole being a poor long term investment due to Sea Level Rise (SLR). It seems without a significant investment into preventative measures Tampa and ...
Kyler J Sloan
Rent Jeep to Airbnb Guests to Climb Hill
I am about to close on a Airbnb property with a very steep and winding road, and was wondering if it would be a good idea to rent a jeep wrangler out to guests who do not have a 4WD?
I would not be using the jeep of...
Kenneth M.
Is it OK to buy into a Negative Cash Flow Property?
Hello, Newbie here!I'm putting an offer in on a triplex in southern California for about $950kIts in a desirable area and it brings in about $5k a month in rents. The rents are about as high as they can go, so I can't...
Frank Patalano
So what's holding you back?
When I help new investors with buying their first property I often want to know what is holding them back from pulling the trigger.So I'll ask here. What is holding you back?
Nicole Pettis
This isn't easy...
Many say grit and persistence keeps us going. @Engelo Rumora reminds us to be willing to keep going when you don't think you can keep going any longer. And I've learned that its about the relationships that you build...
Calixto Urdiales
HUD & FHA Loan Programs and Grants!
Hello there everyone-
Not too sure if this qualifies as an announcement but I would like to let people know a little bit more about HUD (Housing and Urban Development) and FHA (Federal Housing Administration). HUD do...
Account Closed
California to make "Solar "mandatory for new Homes!!!!!!
The first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new builds starting in 2020 . Pros? Cons?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/california-solar-p...
James Hong
2017-18 Housing Bubble?
I understand it is impossible to know how big or when a housing bubble will happen, but just curious to see other people's thoughts on subject. In the event of a bubble, what would your strategy be? Is it smart to try...