The Real Estate Bowl

Has anyone ever purchased the home of their retired parents? Any pros/ cons? My thinking is - If I were to purchase their home, I would get a much better interest rate than their current one and they … more

How have we so poorly managed expectations regarding money and real estate that folks think they can afford mortgages that are 10-12x their gross salaries? (And don’t have huge trust funds helping them, etc.) And… more

Can I afford a $1.2 -$1.3M dollar home in Cali?
Age: 32
No debt
Married, one child
Gross Income: $160k
Cash/liquid investments = $600k

Housing market is crazy, especially in Cali, but wifey and I want our o… more

Any property managers in the NYC tri state area? Have a 20 unit portfolio that needs a good manager and/or management company.

Any real estate agents here? Want to give our agent a gift a close - would you rather have chanel/dior hand cream, a diptypque candle, or something else?

How accurate are zestimates

Anyone wanna split an airdna subscription?

What's the usual amount in repairs expected when buying a 2 unit house? I was told at least 15k as general eule of thumb. I'm feeling bad as I have shelled out almost 25k already (roof, misc r… more

Any of ya’ll feel bad being too harsh with possible tenants? The person that just signed on had questionable financials so I had to ask for an additional month’s rent up front to feel secure. Hope it’… more

Just got laid off and looking for a career change. I’ve always been interested in real estate. I know it’s a terrible time to become an agent.. but any thoughts?

Anyone have a real estate attorney they’d recommend? Someone familiar with the LI real estate market preferably

Does anyone have any architect or contractor in NYC? I'm looking to get a quote for a renovation project.

What's are some things to consider with buying a house that needs renovation? The house has the potential to be a multi family home but it is priced about $100k above average homes.

My wife is a physician in residency and the two of us have started to think about buying a home in Massachusetts.

I’ve heard she might be eligible for some favorable mortgage programs designed for docs.
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Newbie here- I own a condo unit and there was a big storm in my area today that caused water to leak into my unit. Do I call a contractor first to assess the damage and determine the cause of the leak… more

Anyone else in New England? Was your house also “destroyed” by the weather today? The skylights are leaking and causing insane water damage to the walls, the picture window is leaking and the garage f… more

Game changers uve learned in RE

Anyone here bought a property Europe (while being in the US) and open to chatting about the process?

Do you regularly have pest control come over or do you diy it? I'm thinking of paying someone but it would make cashflow negative when I just paid for a new roof. Multi family 2 units. Thank you f… more

What is something you wish you knew before applying for a home loan mortgage?

I am at 6% for 30 years. Can I get rate 5% now and how much is refinancing expenses? TIA.

First time home owner and looking for some sort of online service/app where I can upload room dimensions and maybe pics and have someone design a "put together" room with furniture, rugs etc.
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I’m a first time homebuyer. I’m looking to get pre approved before I start talking to realtors. Any recs on who to go to or does it not matter for preapproval?

Is it worth waiting until the new year to get a home equity loan? Possibility of better rates?

Philly real estate is Mantua a good place for rentals?

Whats ur experiences w dscr loans been?

Hi Everyone
A retired personal financial adviser of an Egyptian businessman, who is the chairman of Orascom Telecom Media and Technology Holding (S.A.E).  Orascom Telecom Holding (S.A.E) is recruiting or seeking a JV partn… more

Renter asked for a 5% discount for 12-month payment in full (cash). Is employed and has clear background check. Is this common?

I have 0% CoC return across two properties (one at a loss and one profitable) after being 1 year in. I think I've seen people mention you should at least aim for 5%. Not in a position to raise re… more

Bought an investment property close to a medical school. Price and opportunity was too great to time it for summer to summer leases. I’m closing soon and wondering what to do. I don’t think I can find… more

I got pre-qualified for a 30 year fixed mortgage loan for 6.250% rate, I was wanting to know if this is the best rate I could hope to find in today’s economy or should I keep shopping lenders?

If I am buying a rental property that rents out for about 1.5% of the total price a month, is that a good deal? I did the math and if I paid cash I’d get my money back in about 6 years assuming rent d… more

Am I able to post a home available for rent before we close? We are a week away from closing on a rental property. But with it being so close to the new year, can I post a flyer now but show the prope… more

Does anyone with 10-40 units, use a property management company? I’m curious as to how all the mechanics/details work with relinquishing so much control to a company.

Does anyone know what United Wholesale Mortgage’s policy is on getting a lower rate after your rate lock expires? We’re about to close on a house, our lock expired yesterday, and rates have gone down … more

My husband, 35yo just lost his job. He has a background as a home inspector but has been working for a legacy home inspection company that transitioned to a software development company to support too… more

Own a 3-unit building in Chicago. Got a 3-unit cluster mail box installed back in September. Put in an order for the master lock key installation with USPS. Still nothing. Called them several times an… more

Hi 🐠s - Happy Friday..!! We came across a short term rental/airbnb suitable investment property that sits in ~4 acres near Asheville, NC. Also, property is old (early 70’s) with a private septic system. As we a… more

First time home buyer in northern VA. Pre approved through a local lender for up to 525k, which would require help from family with a downpayment. My question is 1) is a place like Navy Federal a bett… more