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Are these closing costs fair?
Hi Everyone,
I found this forum after deciding to get into the rental house business part-time. What a great place to learn about all aspects of the business. Thank you in advance for your feedback, comments and ide...
Chabane Maidi
How to read title for Auction.com
Hi, I'm looking to bid on an auction on Auction.com, but I am a bit confused about the title.Looking at the title provided on the auction.com listing, performed by TITLE365, in the "Judgment and Lien Information" sect...
Ashley Wilson
Why Insurance, Not Interest Rates, Could Be the Real Threat to Multifamily Housing
From rising interest rates to rising insurance costs it seems like hits to multifamily operations just won’t stop. Several years ago I said that certain natural disaster areas could potentially become uninsurable. Wel...
Bill Fleming
Buying Outright vs Carrying a Mortage
What are the advantages/disadvantages to buying outright vs carrying a mortgage. Are there savings related to closing costs, etc.?
I have found what I believe to be a good deal, but I'm worried about closing costs a...
Kirk Lewis
HUD Investing Strategy Question
HI BP!
My wife and I are looking into buying a HUD home as our primary residence with the goal of selling or renting it out after about a year. We'd add sweat equity along the way and choose the exit strategy that m...
Boris Peyzner
Trump Cutting Section 8 Housing
For those of you that rely on section 8 tenants, what are your thoughts about the effects that Trump's administration cutting section 8 funding will have? Personally, I don' think the net effect will be all that larg...
Jc M.
Being Swallowed Alive: The Collapse of San Francisco
I was born and raised in San Francisco and as we all know, this city is changing big time. My wife and I felt fortunate that we were able to buy a home here in 2016 despite the astronomical cost. Our children know not...
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California to make "Solar "mandatory for new Homes!!!!!!
The first state in the nation to make solar mandatory for new builds starting in 2020 . Pros? Cons?https://www.cnbc.com/2019/02/15/california-solar-p...
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Rent Control is Finally Coming to Sacramento
On Tuesday, August 13, the Sacramento City Council will likely vote to enact a rent control ordinance. Here are the highlights:- Landlords will be prohibited from raising rent more than 6% plus the “consumer price ind...
Jeff Weissman
For Sale by Owner
I'm considering purchasing a FSBO condo. Have never done a FSBO deal & wondering what I should be on the lookout for in the Purchase & Sale Agreement? Should I have the agreement checked over by someone? If so...