David Chang
Rookie in Marin County, California that loves living spaces
Hi All:I know, it's kind of a strange subject line, but let me explain. I've always been intrigued by the idea of houses and residences and the spaces we live in. There are thousands of neighborhoods in different cl...
Kezia Edmonson
Splitting utilities with Solar?
I installed solar few months ago; now looking to house hack large basement. Solar generates aprox $250/mo in credits; some months I generate more than I use, so bill is $0, other months bill varies b/c I use more than...
Dominic Pizzi
Getting into New Investing: Don't focus on the interest rates
Hi all!I haven't posted on here in a while, but I wanted to take some time to discuss the one thing I have seen being a deterrent to new investors or even investors that want to acquire more real estate: interest rate...
Matt Schaum
Buying and selling real estate
I am a current landlord in the Central Maryland area. Currently I have 5 single family rentals. With the help of BP and its contributors, i found ways and the drive to invest in real estate up to this point. I feel l...
Erik Coleman
Electric baseboard heaters
I just picked up a duplex where both sides are being heated using electric baseboard heaters. The utilities are split and the tenant is going to be paying the electric bill which includes heat.
Just curious...
Dylan Bergum
Renovating and then Refinancing (Canada)
Hi everyone,I am new to the real estate game so I have some questions.I am going to be purchasing my first live-in property this coming year and am considering one of the below two options:Option A) Taking out a larg...
Christen G.
Refis: HELOCs vs. Cash Out?
Hi all,We're working on re-fing three small multi-families that we're holding that have higher rates and ~$300k in combined equity! In the COVID-19 financing climate locally, we're seeing higher interest rates for inv...
A Schweda
Market Decline?
I am no expert in markets, finances or anything like that.. but since the stock market seems inflated.. are we going to see real estate prices drop within the next year? Specifically if the stock market drops signific...
Thomas Weidner
HARVEY FLOOD CLEAN UP COSTS
As everyone is aware Houston is going through something epic as well as much of the coast of Texas. My thoughts go out to everyone along the coast that has been affected. There have been millions of people affected by...
Dan Burstain
A move from California to Texas could save a million dollars. Many Americans are opti
A move from California to Texas could save a million dollars. Many Americans are opting inSwapna Venugopal Ramaswamy USA TODAY July 4, 2023https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2023/07/04/california-to-texas-move-risin...