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Is it time for more regulation for mortgage banks?
I think the federal government needs to start coming down with stricter regulations for mortgage banks. I think they are playing too many games with tricky lending practices, all in hopes of getting business. Too ma...
Katrina Edwards
Help to Decide! HELOC or Fixed
Hi everyone. I've been lurking somewhat and responding to questions within my area of expertise for about a month now, but this is my first post to Bigger Pockets. I need to make a decision within the next 24 hours...
Corey Dutton
Attack on Pay Day Loan Industry Slows Loan Sharking in Britain
New regulations on payday lending companies in Britain has resulted in a stagnation or slow down in the payday lending industry there, according to numbers from the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). After strict r...
Tom De Napoli
How is the COVID-19 Crisis Impacting Retail Real Estate?
Bigger Pockets Community,
Before the COVID-19 crisis, my investing partner and I were analyzing deals for neighborhood strip centers in our home region. What a difference a month (or three) makes. Over the past sev...
Ivan Shao
M2M Tenant in Rent Control building in Union City NJ
Good morning BP nation!I recently acquired a 4 families property in Union City NJ. According to the town,. There is no rent roll registered yet. We inherited all tenants . 2 of them are M2M tenants and paying about ...
Caroline S.
Educational Personal Finance Program
Does anyone know of any websites or services that teach personal finance basics and also help manage finances? I'm a recent college grad so I haven't had much experience managing my money. I'd like to learn more about...
Dylan Brown
STR Marketing Strategies
STR investors, what are some methods or strategies you have used to increase the number of bookings for your property? What have you found most successful in this process?
Andre Lewis
Should landlord or renter cover utilities?
Hoping to get some thoughts on landlord vs. renter paying utilities. I plan on not including utilities in rent, but want to get different perspectives on the topic. Thanks!
Jim T.
California Rent Gouging Laws
In late 2017, Governor declared a few counties in California "Disaster Areas" and CPC 396 comes into play forbidding rent increases exceeding 10% for the 30 days after the declaration. According to CPC 396, it can be ...
Amy Raye Rogers
Anyone else noticing an uptick in Buy Owner Listings?
Our market has seen an increase in buy owner listings this spring... another possible data point toward a trend away from using agents. Is anyone else seeing this? As an agent, I'm not thrilled... but gotta roll with...