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Here's an article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/t...With rent rates increasing dramatically, a housing shortage around the country, and new generations that feel entitled, I suspect we'll see more of these. I find it ...
Here is the scenario. I have a home that I’ve owned for 6 years. It’s worth about $380k and I owe about $240k. I want to strip out as much equity as possible. Today a wild idea occurred to me and I want to consult the...
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Just an honest question.Besides being able to "retire early" and maybe do a couple international trips a year, why do you want to acquire a massive amount of wealth? I used to fall into this category. But then I switc...
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I'm surprised San Francisco is doing much better than these areas...http://www.realtor.com/news/trends/top-10-housing-...
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So far, I've always rented the apartments and homes I've lived in. Some of my goals for 2015 were to purchase my first home and begin my real estate investing career. I currently live in a house that is probably out o...
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Hi, newbie here. Still trying to wrap my head around the refinance part of the BRRRR process. What’s in it for a lender to offer me an LTV loan? When are lenders more likely to offer LTV loans, market wise, and based...
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I just got done watching a video by Kris Krohn who claims you can "make a fortune" by investing $1,000. I am currently working on getting debts paid off so that I can focus on assets that will earn me money, but I am ...
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California Draws Battle Lines in Rent Control ConflictKathy Fettke | 28 May 2018The battle lines have been drawn in the war over California rent control. Tenant advocates announced recently they have enough signatures...
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Hi All,
I've seen a few discussions related to this topic, but wanted to see if I can nail down a few specific questions. I’m planning to purchase an STR and need to ensure my numbers will work - even when the COVID ...
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I am looking at a 32 unit right now in Milwaukee, the buildings (there are 3) and units are older, but the place could be spruced up a bit. It is right on the edge of a neighborhood that is up and coming, median inco...