Anne M.
Do you consider real estate a business or an investment?
We started looking into investing in US real estate a few weeks ago.We're looking to diversify our investment portfolio. Right now, it's all in the stock market (mostly index funds). Listening to the podcast, reading ...
Ethan M.
How to think about cash flow & appreciation
I'm hoping to get some perspective from people here on an experience I'm having in current markets. I would like to put some money into a property that can bring in some cash flow, or at least break even, and I want t...
Christian Hutchinson
Airbnb's no-camera policy
Hello,
I have a property I rent rooms out to individuals. I literally had cameras installed last week. AirBnB is one of the platforms I use. I installed them in the common hallway, the entry door, kitchen, and a co...
Will LHeureux
Good Tenant for the past year. Would you raise rent?
Would you raise rent in a good tenant that has paid on time without issue for the whole year?
Jonathan A.
Flipping partnership going to court on debate of renovation costs
I am a general contractor that partnered with 3 investors to flip a house. We all agreed to hire my company to do the renovation and agreed on a set budget and got a contract by my company. My company completed the re...
Ben Leybovich
CLOSED on a 98-unit TODAY!
So, we had another thread going for a couple of weeks here. And this is not yet a success story, since a lot of work needs to be done to make it a success. But, today, @Sam Grooms and I closed on this 98-unit in Phoen...
John Arendsen
VRBO's vs Air B&B's? Your thoughts and experiences?
Anyone have any hands on experience as guests/clients or your own vacation rental investments?I'm anxious to hear from folks who've had personal hands on experience with both. We will be expanding our vacation propert...
Account Closed
Why John & Jane Smith Can't Afford To Buy A house - No, it isn't interest rates
Don't blame everything on interest rates - It's because wages haven't kept pace
My wife and I bought our first house in Seattle in 1986 for $78,000. It was in a safe, desired neighborhood, post card view of downtown,...
Andrey Y.
Mortgage rates skyrocketing !
Hello all. Apparently, the best terms on an investment property are currently 5.25-5.375% with 25% down, and 5.75-5.875% with 20% down, this is with a 740++ credit score. 30 year fixed. This is what a reputable lender...
Tom Goans
Lose Your Competitive Edge With Debt
Lose Your Competitive Edge With Debt
The more debt you have, the larger the loan on the property, the less competitive you are.
Is your goal to have as little money tied up in an investment property as possible? He ...