The Real Estate Bowl

I am new here, I am a young student. Looking to go into reality. Right now I work as a physical therapist aide earning a little bit above minimum wage not that much. I want to be able to buy a multi f… more

Anyone have an investment property pro forma (google sheets or excel template) that they have found to be very useful for personal use? Looking for something that would work specifically with a single… more

How do you research rental investment opportunities outside your state?

I bought a home last year but have since had to relocate and so I rented it out. Once the lease is up, I'd like to sell it - so about a year from now. I know it's still a ways to go, but is th… more

HHI is 400k which could soon increase a bit (planning for a job change and husband is due for promotion). Have one rental that’s neutral cash flow and a home we currently live in (monthly payment 3100… more

Is it risky to rent you property to someone who has had bankruptcy in past. He has now been in a stable job for past 4 years. Other 3 members who will live in the house have credit reports with no red… more

Thinking about buying my first investment property through a LLC. We were offered a 15 year ARM 5/5 mortgage at 7.75%. Is this a common loan type and interest rate right now for LLCs? ARM scares me.

1st time landlord. I got my rental property on market and received an application from an attorney who is moving to my city. Great income, credit score and history but the start date is after 2 months… more

New landlord here and was receiving applications through Zillow. My property is available to move immediately. There is someone who is very interested with good rental history and income ratio but the… more

When buying a new construction, what are my options for negotiating? The builder rep is saying his hands are tied on all fronts by management.

Where does the buyer’s agent commission come from?

Is there such a thing as a vacation home management company, like evolve but they also find someone to come clean the place and fix things between rentals?

Listing: $110K
Offer: $100K
Counter: $112K, $9K in closing credit

What is the seller benefiting from converting sales price to closing credits? Doesn’t it all end up in the same place?

Bad time to get a HELOC? We bought our house Jan 5 2022. Value has stagnated given the market. We had only put 10% down.

I only need about $40-50k. Doable or wait?

Creating an advertisement for a new rental. How should I ask for HOA from renter?If I add it as a separate line item, psychologically I will get more showing requests but if I include this in overall … more

What’s the right approach to contractor disputes? I have a rehab project where tons of contractors are in/out and and one has a tool disappear.

He’s asking me to figure it out as the owner. I haven’t … more

How to find a realtor? Is getting one best or does looking online suffice?

Can anyone advise me on whether this is a wise idea?

I have two six figure jobs, and no expenses, I am looking at just throwing my money into one rental a month, due to liveable/rentable homes in my area still bei… more

Anyone have their GC license that would be willing to chat?

Would you buy a condo in nyc if it was all cash (1031)?

4K mortgage when I bring in 6k a month… for a 3 family home. Very conservative estimate of 1500+ minimum from other two units when rented. Demand is definitely there
Is this over extending?

If I am looking to be a real estate investor, flipping houses, where will be a good place for me to get started with related knowledge.

We have an estimated closing date for our new construction in California on 17 April. I was planning for 10% down payment initially but I got laid off and now we have only 1 earning(my wife) now so we… more

I am looking to buy a one bedroom vacation/summer co-op in the Hamptons which is one of my favorite summer destinations. I don’t want to rent it out since I plan to use it quite a bit, but I would tec… more

Listed my rental property on Zillow rental manager and not getting much traction. Can I also list it on platform like Avail or Tanentcloud to get more coverage?

How do people make money off of rental properties? I’m in Austin and no way I’m clearing rent that’s higher than my mortgage payments.

Is it a good idea to get my house appraised in order to drop PMI?

I bought the house about 2 years ago with 5% down payment. I now own about 9%. With the housing appreciation over the past couple years… more

What do you if the appraisal comes less than your offer on a house? I just made an offer and with interest rate increasing these last few days and houses price going slightly down, I am worried that … more

Please can someone enlighten me. How can I build a duplex if I don’t own land? Do I first need to buy the land cash or can the bank give me the whole loan from buying the land to construction loan? I … more

I finally found a property I like but the seller’s realtor reached out to my realtor and said she was canceling the listing because the seller is mean and unreliable. She also said the seller doesn’t … more

950k for a new construction Toll brothers townhome in Ashburn (room to increase with upgrades). Feels like we’re paying a hefty premium because the market is hot right now and that could come crashing… more

I live in an apt today but I want to buy a home with a 5% conventional loan. I know technically I have to live in that home but what if after 2 months I realize I don’t want a whole house and just wan… more

Has anyone added addendum in their lease agreement to remediate liabilities for fireplace, playscape, and grill (which is connected directly to gas line)? My agent told me people don’t usually include… more

Thoughts on sewer and water line insurance? Scam or savior? Recently purchased a 100 yr old neglected fixer upper with a lot of large trees in the NY area.

Do you think inventory will pick up this year for prices to come down or think next year is finally the year where everything is stable?

Need some advice for a first time home purchase in the Northern VA area around which lender to use, details continued below…

Anyone has experience building a tiny home or yurts? Any tips? If I build it my own, how much does a tiny property avg cost? Around 300sqft?

Is it common to work with multiple realtors? Have been working with one realtor/friend for a week. But our old realtor sent us a listing that we are very interested in. Now we feel bad working with ou… more

What do you invest in or do with your spare cash? I have 70k, I bought a house I live in currently (2 months so far), I already invest in the stock market, 401k, not sure what else to do because all o… more

I have a tenant who is not paying rent on time every month, they pay installments through out the month from last 3 months, every time a new excuse first 2 months I felt bad and didn’t charge any late… more

Sold our house yesterday around 4/30pm. Money was deposited at midnight. Can the buyer cancel still?