John Lyszczyk
Why is Lumber so Expensive? (Part 2 - Update)
Hello All,I thought this would be a good time to write a follow up post regarding the current state of rising lumber costs and the supply vs. demand issues the industry is experiencing. Below are a couple graphs that ...
David M.
What does Private Money want?
Hi Everyone. I've been actively investing in single family residential properties for about five years. I've bought long term rentals and short term rentals. I've bought a freshly renovated property and I've bought...
Alex K.
Should I include WiFi and TV in my rental?
Hi everybody and thanks for the great place to learn REI.
I have a 4-plex that is almost renovated and I'll be turning it over to a PM real soon. I had the idea to get a satellite TV account and connect 4 receivers ...
Masashi Borges-Silva
Reducing W2 income tax by actively participating in real estate
Background
I am not a Professional Real Estate (yet) as I am working as a full-time engineer, and I don’t meet 750 hours of services during the tax year in real property trades or businesses in which I participated. ...
Account Closed
Found an off market deal. Need help
Hi Everyone,I recently found an off market deal and will be touring the property on Thursday. They are asking 150k for a 2 unit that needs some rehab. I have a realtor but i assume since the deal is off market they wo...
Matt Dickey
RE agent underpriced home with hope of mult-offer - now one FPO
My real estate agent told me that the Denver market slowed down after the Memorial Day weekend and encouraged us to price our house lower than what we expected to get ($350k list price). His logic was that we would ge...
Garrett Hawk
Landlording in Class C Neighborhoods
I am starting to invest in Class C neighborhoods for the first time. (Previously stayed in Class B and above)What are some recommendations for screening tenants and rent collection?(Bigger deposit? Background Checks?)...
Frankie Woods
"Grim" Affordable Housing Study by Harvard. An opportunity?
A new study was conducted by Harvard analyzing the impact of decades of housing policies that disincentive affordable housing. Declining inventory of affordable housing are preventing first time homebuyers from purch...
Benjamin Fertich
Investing in a High Turnover Military Environment
Hi All,This is my first post to BP! I have lurked in the background of the forums for long enough and am finally ready to jump out and immerse myself in learning. Situation: I recently purchased a single family town ...
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How many of you have your real estate license?
I am interested in fixing and flipping properties. Should I take the time to get my real estate license or is this a waste of time?