The Real Estate Bowl

We (buyer) have signed a MASSACHUSETTS MANDATORY REAL ESTATE LICENSEE-CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP DISCLOSURE with our agent. Now we came across some other agent who we like more and want to put an offer on … more

Why are the values of homes in Austin decreasing? I thought there was a shortage of homes..just trying to understand how these are going down vs going up in other areas?

Which bank is offering the best rates in Florida?

Whats a goood real estate brokerage to join as a new agent in Columbus Ohio??

Is now a terrible time to buy a home? Looking in the northern VA area - budget at around $850K. Our household income is $370K with over $1MM in assets (no real estate) but we can't seem to stomac… more

How much money did you have saved before investing in real estate for the first time? Best friend is a broker/developer and I’m a lawyer and we’d like to invest together someday but I don’t have a sen… more

If you had 60k in cash and 30k in stocks (not going to sell see it more as a safe for emergencies). What would you do? I'm looking into dscr 60k homes as I already live in a 2 unit house with one unit rented.… more

Is there a specific or minimum amount for a mortgage? Some houses in philly are 60k would it be worth getting a mortgage or even possible? Thanks

When does a holding company makes sense?
I owned multiple llcs each with its own rental property, but have found mixed information on pros and cons of forming a holding company, hoping someone with ex… more

Can a landlord from another state establish an LLC in Delaware to utilize its Chancery Court? Is it possible for a parent company to be incorporated in Delaware to oversee the LLC?

How did u get into investment properties? Did u have 20% in hand? Did u do BRRRR? Appreciate hearing ur journey and perhaps network. Thanks beforehand.

I work as a project manager in NYC, did FHA on a… more

My parents are retiring and want to sell their triplex in Paterson, NJ. It’s located in the National Historic Paterson Falls Section. It generates approximately 68K in GOI and 48K NOI. 1st floor apart… more

My tenant hasn't missed any rent payments and is always on time, but is late this time around. I could technically charge a late fee, but should I give him a heads up first and see what's up?

What are best websites or other for sourcing buying mobile home parks for purchase?

Not sure if this bowl is appropriate for this question. If it isn't plz direct me to the right bowl.

For someone who has a lot of credit card debt, would it be advisable to take a loan off ones 401… more

I need an outsider's perspective/advice. Bought my condo in Feb 2021 in Orange County, California at 2.99%. Monthly payments are ~$2,570. HOA has increased from $390 to $630 which brings to a monthly $3,200.

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Buying a home found about 10K in things that need to be fixed during the inspection, what’s the likelihood that the current owners will actually fix them. I’m buying as a rental and aesthetically it’s… more

Really confused by my HELOC repayment amount. I used a bunch of online calculators and they all said my monthly payment should be around $3100. My first payment is $3900. The bank hasn’t uploaded a st… more

Is it smart to sell at house at the top of the year? Like Jan or Feb 1st? Looking to sell one of my rentals

Has anyone ever used an FHA loan in NYC or Long Island? Is that even recommended?

If someone wants to get into flipping houses, how do you get into the mindset of looking for a property to flip?

It's hard to look at ugly/disgusting properties on zillow and get in the mindset of… more

Do u call ur applicants for rent, ex landlord and employer , what questions to ask? Appreciate it!

Is market still that crazy. A house listed on Friday, our showing on Sunday got canceled as it went under contract on Saturday.

If I purchase a property for $425k, put $100k down, how much income would the property need to generate per month as a temporary rental to cash flow?

Have you done AIRBNBs? What were your experiences? I see many leasing and airbnb not buying and then airbnb the property

Can anyone recommend a good area to live in SC? I'm looking to uproot my husband and 2 middle school age sons from our home in NY. I want somewhere that is rarely affected by hurricanes and floodi… more

How much should a duplex make a month in NJ? How to determine?

If you partner with someone who is a contractor and does the work but not all the work (he doesn’t do all the trades and he gets outside guys to help him) is it fair to go 50/50 monetarily? What is fa… more

Got 200k in a CD account. If I can ever get the bank to release funds, was hoping to get that put towards a duplex. But now I feel like everyone and their mom has a rental property and knows the game.… more

Buy a home near our jobs that we will be struggling to afford (until potential pay raise/promotion early next year) or buy a really nice home 50 miles from work and make that commute everyday?

We are j… more

How do you see the STR market playing out in the long run (5+ years)?

AirBnB type investments are already very different than what they were a few years ago. Laws have also changed. I know people that had several STR properti… more

As the interest rates are high rocketing, is this good time to buy a single family home ? Or do you think the housing market may come reasonable for everyone to buy their first time dream home in US?

How did you make your first million? Let’s start a thread!

I got stuck in a property. Hard money lender is unwilling to extend loan. Foreclosure starts next month. Property is under businesses but loan is personally guaranteed. Will this ding my credit? I am … more

Can anyone recommend a good home owners insurance + umbrella insurance for renting out a small studio (the unit will be in my name, not an LLC)

Is it a smart idea to use a HELOC to build an ADU on my primary residence?

I went to school for finance and am currently finishing the FMVA course because I want to learn real estate modeling. I just want practice and am looking for almost a mentor or someone I can work with… more

Home buyer here. If a plumbing inspection comes back with an issue like a sewage leak, what does everyone recommend? (Retest to confirm, walk away immediately, ask for price reduction to cover repairs… more