The Real Estate Bowl

Is there anywhere to find cheaper tile? Thinking like how floors have overstock stores

Mortgage rates hitting 7% again. Is demand going to collapse? Are we millennials finally going to see normal prices?

For investors, how quickly does your agent respond to you when you reach out about a property you want to see?

Why are people buying in Miami? Even if it doesn’t end up underwater (despite intense flooding literally multiple times a year), won’t insurance skyrocket in the future too?

Am moving and planning on setting up my primary residence as a rental and perhaps leverage it to fund a new rental investment. Is it advisable to structure as an LLC? Would doing so impact insurance? … more

My husband and I are planning on hopefully buying a house next year. In NY, attorneys can apply for their brokerage license. I was planning on doing so, so that we can take the commission and use the … more

Where’s the best place to compare rates for a duplex or multifamily primary residential?

Found a “duplex” that’s currently not deeded as a duplex. Weird I know. Each unit is being sold separately.

Has anyone seen something like this? If so I wanted to know how often it is to get a combo deal where I … more

Should I get a 5/1 Arm at 6.125% or 30 yr conventional at 6.5%?

Looking at a simultaneous sell and buy for my primary. Anyone done this before? Do it yourself and coordinate the multiple closings and agents? Use a company like Opendoor? Need some advice!

Do you allow cats in your rental? How much fees I should be charging for pets?

does anyone recommend a bank that has a high yield savings account for businesses? i.e., an LLC for a rental property

Female here. I recently purchased my first rental property. I don’t want to hire a property management company for now because that would make the cash flow extremely negative so trying to do things m… more

Listed my first new property for rental and someone reached out asking if I accept section 8. I read about it and does not look like I wanted to go through the hassle and risk of property damage. I ca… more

I am getting quotes to install vinyl siding vs repairing the current aluminum siding+repainting.

What would be the $$ difference where it would make sense to just have the place re-sided? eg if it’s $… more

How do you guys calculate cash flow and run numbers for a deal? Spreadsheets, software, or something else?

Does anyone know any reliable lenders that would do a construction loan for an investment property in Florida?

Crazy thought warning!!!

I want to buy a 2 bed apt, but I earn a (measly wink wink) 180k in NYC to afford $750-1M home. But living in an urban, walkable city with good transport is non negotiable.

How STUPIDLY Crazy is the ide… more

Are people in this bowl anticipating more rate hikes in Canada ?

Is 3.5 high for home radon gas level?

Looking at buying a SFH portfolio and the way the seller wants to structure the deal is raising red flags. Basically the deal would consist of a large cash payment + taking over the payments on the ex… more

Just wanted to see how many people do creative financing vs just getting a standard mtg loan. Pros and cons on both ends so wanted to see what everyones thoughts are.

How do you realistically estimate airbnb income when there is little data available? Where do you mind good data throughout the year?

If you had 400k and wanted to invest in real estate, what would you do? How would you invest it?

Looking at a property to buy and trying to get a sense if the kitchen wall is load bearing. Any ways to check without opening walls?

Lost my job on about a week ago (their loss) and I’m looking to start my own business. I’ve always wanted to venture into the Hospitality industry (managing vacation/short term rentals, Airbnb and Vrbo properties… more

Have an opportunity to get a 4.625% ARM 7 yr rate on a jumbo loan from a big bank for a new construction home. Should I take the ARM or try for a 30yr fixed which would be a bit higher (probably aroun… more

What are peoples thoughts on acquiring properties in areas that are somewhat unsavory (for lack of a better term)? Most of the properties I’m seeing in my area that are investable are in areas where I… more

I have an escrow analysis coming up and it looks like taxes are going up so my monthly payment will increase as I will have an escrow shortage. Is it helpful to pay an extra lump sum into escrow upfro… more

I have two properties, one in state and one out of state, rented out. I have rental dwelling insurance for both of them. Is this enough? Should I put both under an LLC? Do I need to get the title chan… more

Any investors in Miami looking for a duplex? Turnkey 4/2 duplex for $675k 33145 area

Still trying to get over the hump on my first investment. I’ve finally found a small house near an area that is going to undergo a massive redevelopment in the next few years, which will include alot … more

I have 2 properties under contract. One property I believe is under market value by $60k but cash flows $300/mo. The other property is slightly under market value but cash flows $2-3k/mo. I’m early on… more

My (unmarried) partner and I just bought a house together. We’re getting a business license so that we can Airbnb part of the house, and planning to rent out my other home. What would you recommend is… more

HOA is stressing me out!!! The previous owner of my condo installed new windows but I noticed water coming in through the ceilings (due to the window frame being old). HOA claimed that the window wasn’t sea… more

Folks, anyone recently got a better rate than 5.3% on a 30 year fixed. I know rates increased from past one week

Anyone else thinking we have another year or two of high foreclosure rates from people who overpaid the past couple years facing high inflation?