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Real estate has long been seen as a stable and reliable investment option, but it's important to remember that no investment is completely risk-free. When it comes to investing in real estate, one of the biggest risks...
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Good morning everyone! I want to start by saying thank you to this amazing community! I really hope we can get some advice on our tax situation.In 2020, we only had 1 rental at the time, but an investor in the area wa...
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I started real estate investing almost a year ago and have one rental property along with our primary residence here on Oahu. Currently have a business loan in underwriting where I hope to gain some unsecured funds to...
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Hello BP,Looking to start a conversation on investing in Tampa, FL. Would love to speak with investors/agents/homeowners to learn more about the market - i.e. types of investments, pricing, property management, econom...
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Background
I own a 2 bed, 2 bath condo in Warm Springs, Fremont, CA (near Tesla - Lennar / Toll Brothers construction) that I'm currently renting out (long term). The property has appreciated 10-13% over the past 4 y...
I purchased an apartment in the Chicago area near my university campus while I was studying back in 2006. Of course they gave a full-time student with no real income a mortgage with just 20% down payment back then. An...
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Sacramento Rent Control 101 – Everything You Need To KnowI work with a lot of investors from California’s Bay Area who are looking to escape the sky high prices and find more affordable markets where the numbers actua...
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I received this from one of my lenders and thought that it was too good not to share. As someone who primarily funds loans from CMBS, agency, and insurance companies I think this info is on point.Despite turbulent ca...
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I came across an article today that was one of the top stories on Yahoo. It focuses on the increasing number of real estate investors in Indianapolis and how they're outbidding retail buyers. According to the article,...
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This is a recap of the stats for June 2020. Total is everything in the MLS.
As you can see by the numbers, listings are still very low in the total market! Sales actually picked up by 2.6% even with the lack of in...