The Real Estate Bowl

Considering new construction home. The emotional part in me wants most of the upgrades bc we have young kids and work at this place. Its sooooo much work to keep coordinating and move stuff around. Bu… more

Is it wrong to want to sell a property bc your partner isn’t as interested in real estate and doesn’t want to help with tasks? It’s in another state and it’s a very old house that constantly needs att… more

How common or often do people rent homes that is 3500 sq ft or slightly above? Deciding if should sell our home or rent it if we move. What is average rent? In northwest suburbs of Chicago. TIA.

Invested in a rental property 4bd 2ba for 300k in bastrop TX and having a hard time renting. Property is brand new and a couple of miles from spaceX. Any suggestions? I am not local. Also if you know … more

We recently bought a home that backs up to woods. The back is very secluded but the lawn itself is small, and can’t be enlarged (forest is our property, but is protected). The small lawn didn’t bother… more

So I’m looking to buy a property cash and it going for about $500k. I have about 250k cash including 150k I withdrew from a commercial real estate investment and I still have about 200k there actively… more

Thoughts on 1 bathroom rentals. Do they rent as easily? I have preferred 2 bathroom or atleast 1.5. But its been a seller's market and things going so quick. In suburbs of Chicago.

We bought a house 2 years ago. The house is built in 1920s and needs work done on the exterior wall. We are exploring stucco versus siding options. If we go with stucco for one wall, it requires an en… more

Any purchase rental property with a SDIRA? Any advice on preparing to do it.

Back again… 66 weeks ago I posted about acquiring cheap parcels of vacant land is West Philly. Everyone said I was a fool, and I am! What should I do now?

Bay Area | Estate/Trust Litigation Attorney Recs?

Mother passed (no will). Father + daughter. 2 properties. In 2025, property transferred to daughter + irrevocable trust set up (notarized). Now father plans to sue… more

Looking for first investment property. Any guidance that can be shared? Looking for short term rentals and using rabbu to find places but very new to this space. Appreciate any guidance.

What to do if a recession hits tomorrow?

IIUC, someone with $10M liquid net worth and no income would be denied a $800k mortgage.

What is a bank’s reasoning for this?

if you got new construction, did you still have an agent, or is it no longer necessary?

I was thinking of self-managing rental properties but everyone keeps saying its a bad idea

Have townhouses solved the noise problem?

Heard several folks say they never hear neighbors’ noise in their townhomes, both got new construction ~5yrs ago.

The MLS listing for a house we purchased last summer "accidentally" overstated SF by including the unfinished basement which nearly doubled the SF. I noticed that Zillow is showing the incor… more

I have 2 rental properties - both single family homes (total investment = 560K). I get 6k / month in total rentals. They are in good areas and have been rented constantly (long term rentals). There is… more

Any tips on sourcing a strong GC for a townhouse new build project in a geographic area that you don’t have any personal contacts in?

I’ve tried chatting with folks in my area to see if they know anyon… more

Current tenant asked to extend lease by 2-3 months. Lease is currently scheduled to be up at the end of September. Should there be a rent adjustment? I was thinking an extra 10% on rent and 60 day not… more

When's the best month to put a house on the market in the south? My friends say now, before it gets too hot. Is this good advice, or is it okay to wait a couple of months? I kind of want to wait u… more

Should we rent or sell our 3000 sq ft home? We’ve been there since 2020 with a tiny mortgage rate, but we're thinking about moving. Payments are $4k and local rents would definitely cover that. We… more

Anyone here AirDNA? Any other good data STR source that is free?

We want to list our place soon, but our furniture is a disaster, and we have no eye for design. We definitely need to hire a professional stager to make it look livable. Does the realtor usually cover… more

We're about to buy our first home, but I have no idea about interior design. After years of living in apartments filled with mismatched second-hand items, I'm lost when it comes to my own pers… more

Why do sellers still pay such high commissions to real estate agents when most of the work, like listing on the MLS and hosting an open house seems minimal? I can’t help but question whether the value… more

I remember back in 2022 everyone in this bowl was talking about moving to Austin for the lower cost of living. To the people who moved, did it work out?

What mortgage rate for a primary home are folks being quoted currently?

Hello. What paint colors are popular for a living room and open space in the main area?

This is for our primary residence and we have a large pool in the backyard in So Cal.

Eyeing a potential property that would cash flow around 1000-1500 a month, only problem is the monthly mortgage would be a little hefty. 4200-4300 per month. 3 unit, fully rented would bring in 5600-6… more

Who is a good realtor? I've been meaning to reach out to one to help me buy my first rental property, but since I don't have much experience with this, I wouldn't know if I'm being hel… more

When did you buy your first home? I'm trying to buy my first one at 32, and I already feel late, but this housing market is killing me. Nothing is affordable and it feelsl ike it's only going … more

If you were just starting your journey with real estate investments, would Grant Cordone be someone you would take guidance from? I just mean, following his content on YouTube. If not, who are some re… more

How do you go about owning property in a state you don't live in? I'm interested in investing in property in Texas, but I live in PA, and I can't imagine how taking care of and managing th… more

Anyone have experience with stigmatized properties?

My parents are retiring and want me to start managing their commercial properties. I’m currently working part-time around my kids’ schedules and think this could be a great fit, but I need to get up t… more

My husband and I finally have the savings for a rental property, but the math just isn't adding up. Even if we put 40% down, we'd still be losing money every month after the mortgage and fees … more