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I have just purchased 1st rental, and under contract for my 2nd...Yeahhhh I am very excited. Both in my area. So I am interested in managing them myself in order to learn. But now come the details.Question #1: I do no...
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I have been thinking about using Propelio for running my comps. If you or someone you know has used them any feed back would be extremely helpful. I am trying to decide if the purchase price is worth it. Thanks in adv...
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Given that there is such a liquid market of buyers online I was wondering what people's thoughts are on the commission paid to Realtors. A 6% commission has always seemed scandalously high to me given the typical amo...
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For those of you who are concerned about government spending being out of control, and subsequently the risk of increasing taxes, I thought you might be interested in this bill:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Is_Ma...
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The rental industry remains one of the least disrupted multi-billion $$$ industries in the US... Other than software to make marketing, property management, researching properties, finding owner contact info and accou...
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Our property manager emailed last night stating they are having an "emergency meeting" to discuss whether they should continue business given the new regulations signed into effect by Gov. Cuomo. The new tenant prote...
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I have been in IT profession for about 20 years. Even after these many years, there is no guarantee that I will be spared during next company-wide layoffs due to economic conditions.
I hate it and want to kick them b...
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Economic Update
(Monday, June 28, 2021)
Should Investors Wait Out this Crazy Housing Market? I know. I know. I feel your pain. You’re an investor. Investors buy and sell properties. You’re chomping at the bit ...