The Real Estate Bowl

Wife & I currently bring in 250k & we were looking into a 4 plex with a 70k down payment/ price range around 750k. Our area charges an avg of 1700 rent. Was curious for pointers & realist… more

Hey guys,
With interest rates sitting high these days, was just wandering if there was any Youtuber who was predicting this in 2020-21 period.

Any other good channels that you can recommend to stay financially upd… more

Anyone else done a new construction build recently and can share ballpark on price/sqft that it cost (excluding land)? My builder is saying everything but lumber is up and all his builds are around $3… more

Any recs for a reputable moving cross country company. Would like to deal direct with the moving company vs dispatch/consolidator companies.

Am I being cheap? $160k base salary with a house budget of $375k. Currently paying $2k in rent, so it’s hard to stomach a $3k PITI.

Any predictions for interest rates in 2024-2025? Are the 3% interest rates of the past gone for many years to come?

Looking for opinions on owner financed mortgages.
The scenario: I rent a room in a house that is a real fixer-upper in a fantastic location. The lardlord is tired of being a landlord and I want to buy the h… more

First time home buyer trying to understand whether it makes sense for us to buy if we only plan to live in the house for 5 years.

Purchase Price: $575k
Interest Rate (optimistically): 5.625%
Downpayment: 5%
Monthly Payment: $6k (mortgage payment + addi… more

Best podcasts to listen to for a beginner that wants to start investing in real estate ?

I’m 22 years old I wanna try to get a multi-family property using a FHA loan and become a landlord while also living in the property. Would you recommend I wait and rent out someone else’s property or… more

Any recommendations for a credit union or bank with good interest rates for primary residence?

I’m currently (unfortunately) having to evict a renter. I’m really shocked how much of the court processes are handled entirely online. I submitted the complaint online, including arranging the certif… more

Window film to save on energy bill - any experience on this, do they work?

Really want to buy a good primary residence and have the cash saved up. What’s the general sentiment? Hold or buy given the housing market conditions of all time interest rates and housing prices both… more

What’s the minimum amount of time you’d live in a city to consider buying a property as a primary residence? Expecting to live somewhere for 2-3 years and unsure if I should buy or rent over that peri… more

New home owner here.. what’s the best way to find good quality, trustworthy local contractors? I want to upgrade our shed into a separate garage (replace doors w garage door). Seems like a simple tas… more

I offer mentor new investors and offer business coaching. I have been I'm the real estate and construction industry for 30 years. What is everyone noticing trend wise in your market ?

Capital gain tax exemption questions - After all the reading on the IRS and other websites and also watching tones of videos, is it as plain as ‘If you have lived in the home for 2 yrs as primary home… more

Tenant has been in place for about 1.5 years. They extended original 1yr lease an additional yr after the first 6 months. They are again asking to discuss renewal with about 6 months to go on current … more

Under contract with a house in the tri-state area and waiting on appraisal report. We went $50k over ask which is common in the current market. Curious what others have seen in regards to appraisals. … more

Anyone use a moving concierge? Does it cost anything? They’ve reached out saying they can help arrange transfer of internet services, etc. It feels scammy to me but could be 100% legit.

I received insurance checks and was able to deposit them without my mortgage company endorsing them (they’re listed as a payee). Do I need to tell them?

Can someone with 180k TC afford a $900k house assuming 300k downpayment?

How do first time homebuyers afford a house? I am trying to get my mind to do all the gymnastics for my scenario but it just doesn't make sense.

My income: $115k / yr
The worst house in my area costs $500k
I have $50… more

Does anyone know of a HELOC lender with no prepayment fees and lower closing costs? For context, I am looking to borrow $70k on a home with $300k in equity.

Who’s into partnering with a holdings company to be business partners and have us be your personal wealth management team? We are always looking for great subsidiaries.
We have a program for the poor … more

Would appreciate any general advice, TIA!
Purchased current home in 2020. 2.6% rate on 30 year conventional, so we don't want to sell.
Looking to purchase new home in DC and rent current property in MD. … more

Best wired and wireless security/camera systems based on the pro's here? Please provide thoughts and recommendations. Tia.

Newbie landlord question: Going to be renting out my NYC apartment for the first time. My mortgage is through Chase. Called them today and they said my new tenants will need to sign a lease that they … more

Any CPAs have a perspective to share on when to set up an LLC vs leaving assets in my and family’s name?
Context is - currently own two homes (first one is my home and the second is a family home with rental… more

First time Landloard here, tenant called me that bedroom window was shattered in the condo while no one was home. Who is responsible for fixing? Me or tenant or management?

Was in the basement looking at something and noticed that I could see daylight. I then noticed there is a gap between the bottom of my bay window and the foundation wall. Is this normal? I don’t think… more

Anyone open to investment opportunities, joint investment, real estate or digital assets??

Any thoughts on buy down programs - specifically 2-1 plans? Looks like we can reduce our monthly by $1200 for the first year and then $600 for the 2nd year before having the 6.5% in the third year (presumably wou… more

Have some decisions to make: should I put 20% down with a higher interest rate since it’s not an insured mortgage, 10% down and get a lower interest rate and/or use the first time home savers incentiv… more

Hi all, looking to buy a home in Brentwood, CA. At the same time I am reading about a 10-15% crash. Anyone living in Brentwood willing to chat ? I want to understand commute, companies nearby etc

Any recommendations for lenders? Particularly in NJ if that helps. Curious if anyone has found an especially great rate (buy down or otherwise) or has any advice?

We just signed and are going into att… more