Hello BP! We moved in Austin one year ago and was shocked how big SFH demand is! Almost every house has multiple offers, Even not that pretty ones :) so the question is: how long will that craze continue ( in your opi...
People are talking about the real estate market changing. We know it cycles but how does that effect the buy and hold investors? If the market is going to turn soon how can the market effect properties I've already bo...
I’m curious about utility optimization. Particularly to heating. My apartment building is in Maine and is a Buy and Hold/House Hack. It is common practice for landlords in the area to include heating and hot water as...
Hi Folks. I am interested in hearing from anyone who has successfully insulated and installed energy-saving or high-efficiency products. I am interested in hearing if you've frontloaded the cost and really benefitt...
Looking for suggestions from others rehabbing properties in Southern California and dealing with landscaping choices in light of the ongoing drought:I have an upcoming flip in San Diego in a neighborhood with a lot of...
I read a lot of articles that give advice on the importance of getting a home inspection done before buying a property. My question is what if I want to buy a HUD home which doesn't allow home inspections? Usually, ar...
Hey friends, hope someone can give me advice.I’m in escrow and 2 weeks away from closing on a 3/2 SFR in San Francisco. I’m a first time home buyer, and it’s an as-is offer at 4.3% above list price. I like the house v...
So I came across an article on a company in Los Angeles that is ripping up lawns and replacing them with drought tolerant plants. It's all backed by the government so it's apparently free and they take care of it all ...
Neither myself nor my mortgage broker (with a decade of experience) have come across this issue, so I was hoping someone who actually appraises for the VA can chime in.I'm using a VA loan to purchase my primary reside...
Hello everyone,
I work for a modular home builder in Maine and I've been making offers on existing multifamily properties. As many know, it's a tough market out there, and Maine real estate is really old and beat up....