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I am a relatively new buy-and-hold RE investor at age 24 who is looking to make a career transition and who needs some advice. My long-term goal is to go full-time as an investor, but in the short term I of course nee...
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Gas prices are really starting to accelerate with the national average at $3.40, which is historically very high. Oil is only just over $80 a barrel, and I believe $150 a barrel was the ATH several years ago. GDP only...
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Hello! Thanks for taking the time to read this. Here it goes.About 3 years ago, my husband and I (along with our kids and dog) moved into my parents home. My parents rent and the landlord was well aware that my family...
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Just watched the 60 minutes special on the homeless crisis. Very concerning when you realize that we are part of the problem. To keep our business profitable we absolutely have to screen tenants for felony’s, rental...