The Real Estate Bowl

Need opinion: house listed for 800K got multiple offers 795 to 805 per listing agent but home had some issues that would be a problem for buyers. seller felt offers were below expectations. They remed… more

Buying an investment property on loan with 7-8% interest for rental income Vs Investing in stocks. Which one is a better choice for 10-15 yrs timeline?

We’re building a new home (well known builder). Our plan is to hire 3rd party for pre dry wall and final inspections.

My question is - how important is a 3rd party pre-pour foundation inspection? Is t… more

Looking for real estate agents to interview for 30 min to learn about your job! Please comment if you’re open to a call.

What would you say is a fair Finders Fee, as a percentage if someone finds a buyer for my home? I hope to sell for $450,000. The Finder would only get paid if we close.

How in the AF is “squatting” legal? Does it scare you all?! Any experiences?

Does it makes sense to get in now to become pt agent with the upcoming commission reduction that’s going to take effect later this yr

“X% interest rate at a cost of 1/8 of point”- what does 1/8 point mean? In context of home mortgage!

I currently have a rental that I locked in a 2.5% rate for a few years ago. It cash flows about $700/mo and has about $136,000 in equity.

Would you keep the rental as-is or do a cash out refi to buy another renta… more

The tax records for our home show 4,200 sqft but I just looked at the floor plans from the builder and my house is actually 3,960 sqft. If I contact the assessors office to correct this, will I get a … more

Landlords in Bay Area- how much repair and maintenance you see from your tenants. After 2 years of renting, if one were to sell, would it mean lot of upkeep later on?

My house is clean, functional and … more

Will be becoming a first time landlord. What are some of the tips as I look to rent my SFH in the Bay Area for the first time? Rent by myself on Zillow or look for a realtor? Any house prep? Dos or do… more

Can you ever be sure a listing agent isn’t faking an offer to elevate bids?

If you have to pay a major levy associated with HOA, is that capitalized or expensed for a rental? Levy is $20k.

How hard is the process of getting a license to be a realtor in the Bay Area??

Has anyone purchased a house under the name of their LLC? What are the differences compared to buying it under my personal name? Also, how much does the interest rate typically differ?

How about getting a license for mortgage loan officer?

Can a queen size bed fit in a 12’11”x10’11” room?

Does sold “as-is” truly mean that or can major defects (ex. water seepage/flooding damage) be negotiated? I was told I’d be breaking the contract but its a true concern, though I still want the home!

What's the lowest rate you've locked on a 30-year fixed in the past week or so? With or w/o points.

I want to stay around 700k for next home. My relator want me to look at houses around 600k with the intention of “overbidding” to secure the property. Anyone heard of this method?

Officially ready to sell our home in Houston, TX! Very convenient location for commute, shopping, walking trails, etc. please message me if interested! And we have Power! 😊

Looking for advice on how to handle a situation…
Our neighbors pool has a busted pipe, which they’ve refused to fix, and it is causing the pool to drain into our yard. This is against city code (code enforcement has le… more

Bought a home a week ago to flip in a developing area, and already had a break-in and my electrical meter ripped out.

I’m installing multiple Ring exterior security cameras, Ring doorbell, interior cameras, and a… more

I was getting soft pulls from lenders to compare rates and one accidently did a hard pull. What does the mean for me? Annoyed

Advice Needed: Hi all, Happy Friday! I am new to the industry and I am preparing questions for interview prep that college students seeking internships and full time roles can use for practice. This w… more

Loan process question - we pre-qualified using Rocket and now have an accepted offer. The Rocket rep is trying to get us to pay $500 application fee ASAP. I wasn't happy with their est rates, 7% f… more

My husband has a 690 credit score and I was advised by our lender to wait until his score is at least 700 due to mortgage insurance being significantly costlier with a score under 700. Thoughts?

Will the mortgage rates drop further? Should I wait or lock the current rate? Suggestions pls.

Purchased my first home, 5% down at this time, with one roommate occupying the downstairs living area (home is broken up into two separate living areas). My current roommate is covering half the rent … more

In theory if you have multiple properties that are rented out, can you continue to qualify for further mortgages as long as you can show you have rental income to cover the payments on the other properties (in ad… more

Planning on selling our house fsbo. Any best practices we should follow?

For folks with a couple rental properties that are self managed.. any tips for maximizing tax savings? I was told that expenses for repairs don’t even affect my tax due since my income is over some li… more

Are there any companies that would be interested in purchasing homes for relocated employees? I’m in Houston and curious if I could reach out to any who may be interested.

Hi everyone- would you pay points to lower rate - 1.5% for 0.5 % lower rate in today’s market? Or do you think the rates would go down in next 2-3 yrs?

The appreciation gains on my house is same as total of agent commission + closing costs.

Is there another way to not pay 6% agent commission or pay less of it, as I plan to sell.

Got 6+ tenant applications for my rental house. The realtor recommends asking for the ‘highest and best’ - is this a common practice for the rentals now? Or how do you make a decision?

We live in an apartment first floor. Recently, new neighbors moved in on 2nd floor exactly above us. They have 2 young kids. Throughout whole day we hear their noises running and playing and we hear steppi… more

I want to learn how to buy and flip foreclosures. Would be better with a select team. Anyone wants to join and start a new adventure and possible build friendship and business relationship while tea… more

When applying for a mortgage, do you choose the auto connect to your bank accounts so the lender can get your account information automatically?

It seems they are all asking for that and say "it w… more