Tony Castronovo
Why running your real estate as a business pays off
I'm still on a bit of a high. Had a great initial meeting with a bank this morning to discuss financing me for a significant purchase into the multi-family arena. I started in real estate about 3 years ago and have ...
Matt Shields
Homeowner Association Cartels
HOA's have figured out new victims to fleece, the flipper. In Arizona I have watched HOA fees climb to absurd amounts. Recently legislation was put into place to limit their transfer fees to $400, but as expected they...
Account Closed
Fannie Mae reports a record year for small multifamily mortgages
Fannie Mae announced a record year for its small mutlifamily program ( 5+ units). Freddie Mac had an equally succesful year.These programs are geared to experienced real estate owner/landlords. ( Single family experie...
Beverly Caswell
medical dog
I have a no pet policy. I have someone who has a note from their doctor that they need their dog for medical reasons. Depression, etc. In Michigan, can I still say no pets?
Chris Mason
Insider speculation: rental props + cash out both more limited
The speaker in the video is the CEO and President of the largest wholesale lender by volume in the country. So he would be someone who is (Hamilton fans, here you are) either "in the room where it happens," or is well...
David Ivy
November 2019 Austin Market Report
The November 2019 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS (ABoR). Many months of low inventory and rising prices in the City of Austin set the metro area on pace for record-breakin...
David Ivy
July 2017 Market Report
The July 2017 Central Texas Housing Market Report is out from the Austin Board of REALTORS®. According to the report, Central Texas housing inventory is at its highest point since Fall 2012, surpassing 3 months of inv...
Dustin Ruhl
Are you overestimating your home value?
Homeowners all across America wonder how much their home is worth. A new trend discovered by Quicken Loans, and their National Home Price Perception Index, has many homeowners estimating their homes higher than they a...
Robert Reynolds
Rates Dropped Today, Will They Go Back Up?
Anyone looking to refinance or purchase, rates dropped today and no telling how long this may last. I’m not a loan broker, just wanted to let you all know. My lender quoted me at around 4.375% for FHA and 5.375% for c...
Alexi Schreier
Anyone investing in Marseille, France ?
Hey all, I'm an American investor living in the south of France (Aix-en-Provence). I'm interested in the Marseille area and was wondering if anyone on BP is investing there. I'm interested in purchasing single apartme...