The Real Estate Bowl

“2-car garages” these days cannot fit two cars. Are they like airline seats- always shrinking? Shixxy developers.

What’s the catch for me the buyer with trying to go for 0% down seller financing?

HHI ~$370k. Looking for guidance on what should be the max to spend on rent. Is 5.5k too much? NYC based

Hello. I’m a new real estate investor trying to help my parents with some passive income so they can slowly work less. Does anyone have any off market multi families they are willing to offload <$4… more

I have a property out of state that needs the furnace filter changed. If I ordered the filters for them, would it be reasonable to have my tenant change it? Or should I get someone out there to change it? I'm… more

My husband and I are investors who’ve partnered up with other people and looking to buy properties all around the US. Is anyone looking to sell their home ?

We have buyers for pre foreclosures as well if you know… more

For those or guy here that live in Rockland County, NY - what city and do you like the neighborhood?

Hi all,

I needed some advice on taxes in the UK. What is the best way to reduce the taxes on your rental income? Does HMRC have all the means to find out about any undeclared rental income if you are using an esta… more

Anyone who can help set up real estate LLC and provide corporate Services? Please message me

Need some advice on mortgage. Planning to buy investment property where in long term rentals will be higher than the monthly costs like mortgage, insurance and taxes. So it should qualify for DSCR loa… more

Is it a good time to start investing in real estate now?

Anyone knows if you can record the warranty walkthrough with the construction company of your newly built house? Have already been burnt by this company during the transaction because I didn’t have in… more

Put in offers on 3 homes in the Boston area and each time there were 10+ offers and people willing to go $100k+ over Redfin/Zillow estimates (and estimates were higher than asking). Three different towns and home… more

Those who use a property management company to manage their rentals - do you have to issue a 1099 for them?

Look for some advice for a realtor friend. He has a real estate brokerage firm set up as an LLC with himself and another partner. He is looking to minimize taxes and reinvest any profits. How could he… more

I’ve been buy and holding (3 sfh), but looking am looking at a fix and flip. Is the market for flips very bad given I make the best product on the market in the area? (South Houston)

My agent asked me to get pre-under written so we can waive financial contingency. We are in Seattle area and already lost multiple house due to bidding war. I have pre-approval but does getting pre-un… more

Going to a house tour tomorrow and really like the house so May want to move fast and put an offer in same day. My agent is pushing me to get the pre approval before the tour but I’m just worried if I… more

My property manager asked me to fill out a W9. What is this for?

Thoughts on Rego Park, Queens? (E.g, safety, neighborhood, food options) Mainly for primary residence but also love any thoughts about investment value

Getting close to picking a lender for my new home in NJ and curious if anyone has used any of these lenders: (definitely not the best month to shop for rates...debt ceiling and all); prioritizing competitive rates:

Garden State Home Loan… more

Thoughts on refinancing in six months? Entering into a loan as a second mortgage but lender is saying can refi as a primary as early as in six months with no additional closing costs.

Hello! I have a two family home, owned by an LLC, and my annual insurance premium with Kingstone increased from $2,288 to $3,073. My broker “shopped it out” again and stated that across the board the… more

Online they say to keep housing costs at 28% of total income. I’m not sure that’s so easy right now with interest rates where they’re at.

Is it a bad idea to do a $1.325M house, with a roughly $7700 per month pay… more

How do you learn more about the building that the property of interest is in? (E.g. who is the developer, reputation…etc)

Is it weird for me to ask my property manager to CC me on all email communications related to my property? I asked once and they said sure but haven’t been cc’d on emails. I am thinking of changing pr… more

I have a 2/2 town house in Winston Salem NC. I’ve only had it for less then a year, but I am living in FL. I have it rented. I hear the value of homes in NC will continue to grow… my question…Should I… more

Apart from the location, what influences house prices? When can we say that there is a drift in house prices towards new normal rather than considering low/high prices as an anomaly?

How is the real estate market looking this spring? I understand it can be based on the area and am looking east cost, NY, NJ, CT. I have not been keeping up with the interest rate news, but is it unst… more

Looking at working at Berkshire Hathaway Real Estate. For those that had started with them, do they have a good mentoring program for new agents? If no, then what realty company offers the best progra… more

Should I put an offer on a home that has tenant issues and in court? I was only able to see one floor, and there is no timing as to when the tenants will leave? I'm looking to buy but in no rush. … more

My realtor is trying to get me a property that she is also the selling agent. It's listed at 1.05mm in NYC, and she can get me around 9.9k. She wants my monthly income/budget, but I have a preappr… more

Renting a home in Magnolia Texas. 5 mins from The Woodlands and 35 mins from Downtown Houston. Home is located in a newly created Master Plan Community. Home was built in April 2023. Tenant pays for utilities (HOA covers trash).
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Anyone know how I can take advantage of tax free gains on a personal residence when converting to a rental? I live in a property now that I will be deeding to my LLC for a rental. Can I get an apprais… more

I am about to finalize a tenant who will occupy the basement. Any sample rental agreement people recommend ( this is for Virginia) and specific clauses to update or review? First time landlord here ..… more

How would I go about becoming a listing agent? Or are there any current listing agents who can tell me about their experience?

I have some equity in my primary home, which has significantly increased in value over the past five years, as well as the equity in my rental property.
Given the favorable market conditions and the po… more