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Diane G. If you are buying when unemployment is 4%, you are buying trouble
11 October 2017 | 192 replies

I googled the unemployment history of US, and here is the chart... Out of the past 65 years, maybe 10 saw unemployment at around 4%....All other 55 years were higher.... If you are buying RE in today's enviroment when...

Will F. Solar in Rentals?
16 September 2022 | 102 replies

Hey does anyone have solar in their rental properties?If so what is the best way to go-- finance or buy it outright?  I'm in southern california.

Waylon Themer Rookie Mistake: I Lost Money to a Wholesaler
11 April 2018 | 120 replies

First of all, I'm not a rookie, but I behaved like one, and I write this post as more of a cautionary tale rather than an attempt to seek advice.  I know I should have done more due diligence, and I know what my optio...

Gino Barbaro Are We In A Recession? What Are You Doing To Be Prepared!
8 May 2016 | 113 replies

Hi EveryoneI ran across an article from Grant Cardone, Mr. 10X.  I think you should all read it.  Let's be prepared this time for the downturn.https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/273598Do you think we are in a recess...

Nik S. Commercial Financing...
26 December 2017 | 125 replies

Hello Everyone! I am just getting into contract in the next few days with a 47 unit multi-family property. The numbers are great, the occupancy is high and the property is well maintained! My questions is this....
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Wade G. Overcoming the Idea That Paying Off Mortgages Is A Good Idea
28 March 2021 | 240 replies

Overcoming the mindset of paying down mortgages is a dilemma for me.  Considering the low interest rates I am going to refinance a couple of my SFH rentals and my primary residence.  It makes financial sense to me to ...

William C. Agent is “wholesaling” property on MLS
20 March 2019 | 115 replies

Wow, this one is a doozy. In all of my 10 years I have never seen anything like it.Friday a client of mine discovered a property for sale that he has had his eye on for almost 4 years. Back then, it was listed for $...

Nathan Gesner FED finally admits we're in for a correction. Thoughts?
2 October 2022 | 175 replies

https://www.ksl.com/article/50...I'm no smarter than the next guy and nobody knows the future. But my common sense tells me you can't increase housing prices 50% or more in two years and expect them to stay there. I p...

Arthur P. Coronavirus and late or no rent payments
5 November 2021 | 694 replies

What is the plan when tenants can’t work and cannot make rent payments? It has already started for me.

K S. My 100k house vs 100k in the S&P 500 (16 years later)
10 December 2023 | 289 replies

A turnkey home for 100k renting for 1k (1% rule) would net you worse than the stock market 16 years later. I went back through my 1099s and calculated my return and estimated closing costs, federal taxes, capital gain...