James McHugh
Estimating Real Estate Appreciation
Is there a good authority website that allows you to properly estimate appreciation over say, a 5 year period in a specific zip code? For example, I am using Zillow.com. I have a house I'm looking currently for sale...
Jay Williams
Newbie in Los Angeles and Terrified but Moving Forward
Super green and hoped to hear some tips, advice and/or suggestions from those who were once in my shoes. I have virtually no experience but am extremely resourceful and motivated. Fearful of making a mistake that will...
Jane Lynn
Tenant responsible for replacing old carpet after move-out?
We purchased the house in June 2017 and had the carpets cleaned prior to the tenant moving in. We are not sure how old it is, but there were obviously were pets prior with the last homeowner. The basement was heavily ...
Fred S.
HELOC
Here is my situation. I bought a house and the LTV is around 70% as to today. In few years i am planning to convert current house as a rental and purchase a new house as a primary residence. So here is my question.1. ...
Joyannah Lonnes
Investor, currently living in CA
Hello All. My name is Joy Lonnes. I did sweat equity fixer/flippers in the early '80's in Richmond, VA where I was living at the time. I flipped 7 SFH's and duplexes both alone and with a partner. Unfortunately I didn...
Account Closed
Any must-read book suggestions?
I'm looking to get into real estate investments, mostly flips and wholesales to start with and work into buy and holds into the future. Does anyone have any recommendations on books that are a must-read for a real est...
Jon Q.
Why low rates are not good...
"Risk taking generates growth by moving resources to enterprises which create future jobs and consumption opportunities.Without stable and transparent economic roles that allow and encourage a reasonable return for ri...
Michael Dunn
Newbie from Vancouver
Hello, everyone. Looks like a great community here! Looking forward to seeing what's going on around North America and how other people approach real estate to achieve their objectives. I currently own just one invest...
Shakiah Naverre
Liens
Hello everyone!I have a question... Not sure how to ask it so I'll just spill it.Someone I know is on the verge of foreclosure. As far as I know he owes the bank around $1000 by a certain date. Is there a way for me t...
Michael Cha
Should I Buy Another Property?
Hi all,I am new to the site and being a property owner. I bought a condo in June of 2020 and am looking to rent it out in June of 2021. My question is if I:1) Should buy another property with 5% down - with the hopes ...