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Hi everyone
I am a new member on this forum, I joined to learn new things about real estate an am excited to get to know you all!
I am currently preparing to start out my real estate journey and am planning to buy m...
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At the onset of the economic disruptions caused by the COVID pandemic, the government quickly put into place forbearance plans to allow homeowners to remain in their homes without making their monthly mortgage payment...
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Just stumbled upon this article that I think others in this thread would appreciate. It makes some interesting points about the common opinions on "disruption", how people use Airbnb, and really the good/bad of the ap...
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Hello all,If I were to consider house hacking in NYC, what type of cash flow do you believe I would be able to receive? Lets assume that I purchase a duplex for 300-400k in The Bronx or Brooklyn, make some cosmetic re...
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Has anyone had experience being an owner builder and built from the ground up on vacant land while using cash or private funds to fund the entire project, and then get a mortgage (getting all money invested back) and ...
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I'm working to rent out my first Section 8 home in St. Louis. I've posted the house on GoSection8.com and gotten quite a bit of interest. In my portal, I'm able to look at "Prospects." There are two details I have que...
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I got wrapped into an informal partnership on a real estate flip project that we are about to sell after 3 months of rehab. We split the costs 50/50 and we are about to close soon. Since the partnership/deal wasn't un...
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Hi Everyone,I need some guidance or tips or any ideas in regards to an appraisal that did not come in as expected during a cash out refi. I have done several in the past and most I have been satisfied with the outcome...
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AB 2088 establishes a first-in-the-nation net worth tax, setting a 0.4% tax rate on all net worth above $30 million. If successful, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are likely to follow suit. How will th...
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certain politicians in Springfield are pushing legislation to pass the Illinois legislature THIS WEEKEND. I am requesting all landlords and their employees/agents/other stake holders to click the link below (to conta...