Suganya Vinayakam
How much new ADU build increase value of the home in california
I'm currently constructing an ADU in Southern California. While I haven't remodeled the main house, it's situated in a highly desirable neighborhood. I'm interested in understanding the increase in value that the newl...
Yongming Huang
Why are real estate agent commissions so high in the US?
I have watched several discussions, including David Greene's video, around the recent lawsuit against NAR and RE brokerages. Learned a lot but there is one thing I just don't understand. If we look at the numbers, the...
Michael Guzik
Those who can't succeed... teach?
Hey Guys I was on another forum and Tim Gordon posted something that really struck me. He said " At this stage of the market, those who can't succeed teach." This is something that I wholeheartedly agree with and some...
James Wise
Real Estate Trivia-What % of Realtors own investment property?
What % of Realtors own investment property?A. 10%B. 25%C. 33%D. 50%E. 75%
Derek Smith
OK, next Step...Mentor Sherman Ragland
OK, I have been going it alone attempting to wholesale for about 3 months now and I have not made that first deal yet. I live about five minutes from DCREIA and its "Dean" Sherman Ragland lives in my development on t...
Account Closed
Should I let my real estate licenses go?
I’ve had my license coming up on 4 years and I’m debating if I should renew it or not. I’m not so confident in sales nor do I feel that I’ve given it my best shot either. It is pricey to keep up the license and I have...
Amy Solomon
Contractor fee to walk through property before bid is placed?
With our old contractor, years ago, we'd walk through a property right before we placed the bid, so we could see if my calculations for the renovation were on spot. He'd give me ideas, show me ways we could avoid/...
Dave Vona
Is SFR investing worth the return? An IRR analysis
Hi, I’m trying to decide whether I continue to actively invest in single-family (or small multifamily) long-term rentals or invest with a multifamily syndication. I decided to run IRR (Internal Rate of Return) calcul...
Rich Ramirez
2% rule..is it still real?
I'm in Southern CA and realize, based on the Podcasts, that the 2% rule can still be found in the Midwest or perhaps FL. Since the market has picked back up, I'm wondering if it still exists...generally? Or have other...
Jack B.
Found a property in LV but worried about peak
This house barely cash flows. I worry about it being near the peak especially in LV due to the looming recession. With 85k involved in closing, it isn't an ideal time to buy if the market turns against me and I can bu...