The Real Estate Bowl

Can someone explain the tax benefits on my primary home? As it relates to property taxes

My father has a home that he wants to put under my name. Will I have to pay taxes on how much the home has gone up in value?

I’m looking to start generating income through real estate, but real estate in my area is way to expensive. How does real estate work when I live in California and want to purchase in other states? If… more

Rented out half of house last year at a very low rate. Basically the monthly rent covers their half of utilities and other expenses and leaves a little left that goes towards monthly house payment. I … more

I bought a condo last year in Jersey city near journal square. It’s a new build pretty modern open concept kitchen 2bd 2bath and has a parking spot. I am looking to purchase a townhome this year but t… more

First Time Home Buyer, in Growing area, rough street

Hi, I found a house in a big SE city think ATL, Nashville, CLT. It’s a 1950s 4 br 2 ba, detached garage, close to the train that goes through the ci… more

Anyone working as a RE salesperson/broker alongside their full-time job? Would love to learn of your experience and any advice you'd give to someone considering doing this. :)

Will be moving out my current Primary single family home and convert it into a rental. How can collect rent as a llc? Do I need to move my title to a llc before I do that? I want to start a LLC as I p… more

Tile the kitchen back splash or run countertop quartz up the wall instead? Personal home. $ difference isn’t going to be major in long run.

I am in the process of applying for a SBA 504 loan to purchase a building to house our offices. I was told that I may run into issues because part of the building is currently set up as two apartments… more

What was the price of your first investment property? How was the cash flow from that?

Decided its time for me to live alone after living with roommates for years, and want to move in a few months.

I live in a HCOL city and am not in a financial position to purchase a home here just yet. There’s the… more

Best cities to buy investment residential property right now ? Or am I too late ?

Buying a new development condo and have just learnt that most of the amenities (including pool) won’t be completed until months after closing - is it reasonable to request some kind of concession on t… more

Seller countered and wanted a non refundable deposit. Is this crazy?

Anyone have experience buying a strip mall?

Any recommendations for good home inspectors in central/north NJ that can inspect a new construction that I am buying?

Lender questions before confirming:
1. Can I put huge contributions to my loan throughout the period and it goes directly to the loan
2. What are my refinancing constraints / must knows
3. Estimated closing cost? <… more

REITs or real estate if I am able to make 50% of down payment for property up to $300k ?

I have an investment property I’ve been thinking about paying off free and clear. This would create ~$3,300 monthly income via rental income. The other option is to acquire a new single fam residence … more

Need advice. We got under contract in Mid January with financing and inspection contingencies. Our possession date is Mid February and closing is late March. We did the inspection and everything came … more

I am looking to buy a new build and commit now for a close date in September. I know no one can predict the future rates but wanted to get thoughts if people think this would be a bad idea due to the … more

In Seattle. Thinking of buying a condo in the 300-500k range, as I want to begin building equity instead of continuing to throw away rent. I don't have a ton of savings to put down, but want to ge… more

Thoughts on the Austin market? What are good buy and hold neighborhoods?

How much does the average commercial real estate brokers make at JLL, CBRE, etc.

If you own a condo that you want to rent out for income, is it better that the buildings that are under construction around you are apartments for rent or condos for sale?

I’m assuming if they are cond… more

Can anybody in the DC area recommend good neighborhoods for + cash flow on acquiring new rental properties?

Seems like monthly payment almost equals rent values for where I’m looking even after puttin… more

Whats the best way to compete in todays market for a hot location with other high net worth competitors? Our realtor claims that the location we are considering is still going over asking price even i… more

For those with multiple mortgages/properties, how many do you own and in what cities did you invest in?

Has anyone here purchased a HUD home as an investment? If so, what was your experience?

Considering the Toll Brothers Union Park community in Mclean, VA. 1.2 million for a 2 storied condo style townhome with elevator - 2760 sqft. Seems expensive but new construction and upgrades that we … more

Not sure if this a NY/NJ problem, but been running numbers for house hacking on multifamily with 5%-10% down. With current rents the way they are & with the high interest rates, seems like I would… more

In the Northern VA area. TC is around 250, I still have around 60k debt (student loans/car) - how much would you spend on a house? Couple, no kids yet, about 120k in savings.

Can MLS listings be incorrect ? Looking at a single fam house and the MLS advt. says “New Construction”. But during the open house, realtor said the builder kept the same foundation and outer structur… more

Own a house and moving in with my SO in the summer. Opened an LLC and bank account for landlord purposes. Plan on doing renovations over the next 3 months while living here. Am I able to claim the ren… more

I own a 3rd floor condo where we have a side porch that has a great view because the building next to us is only one story. This building is being torn down in the next few months and an 8 story apart… more