The Real Estate Bowl

Is real estate wholesaling really a thing? Is it still an effective way to gain capital to put forth in your real estate business? Is it slowly denying out? Any real estate investors who wholesale wan… more

First time landlord and using property management. The tenant moved in last week and I haven't heard anything - should I call him (property manager) to double check everything is okay, if they hav… more

My broker rate seems higher than what I’m seeing online. Is it safe to assume I’m getting scammed or could the online rates be good to be true. Broker rate: 5.90% 30 year fixed

First time landlord here. Have a tenant in FL who started their annual lease in October. They now need to move out of state for their job. I told them we will list and as soon as somebody else qualifi… more

Need advice:

If starting a real estate holding corporation, can the company write off as an expense purchases to fix a property that it plans on buying?

Seems like an intuitive "no" to me, bu… more

Anybody know when the fascia gets replaced? Is it after the shingles on a roof are put in?

Have a certain number saved up and ready to invest in real estate.
Two options here:
1/ buy a smaller/ cheaper place in an area that is easily to rent out. Take on a small mortgage which basically won’t aff… more

Rental income covers 98% of PITI. I have to pay the little bit left over + HOA. How bad is this?

How much do salaries for top mortgage brokers or real estate agents swing? Curious how monthly comp now (with higher rates and less sales) would compare to the “heyday” of house buying and low rates t… more

Who is a better builder? Pulte vs Ryan homes in the Tampa area? Who would you pick if square footage and price is relatively close

Is Cypress , Houston good location for buying a rental properties. Right now in WA, eventually want to move out of here as can’t afford a house in good schools district. Planning on to buy in Houston and re… more

What are the lowest mortgage rates (no points) you’re seeing out there on conventional 30 yr fixed?

anyone have their real estate license and sell on the side? is it tough to balance? I’m not really busy at work and feel like I can do both but don’t want to put the cart in front of the horse.

How do you guys start investing in rental properties? I still haven’t bought my first home.. just curious how you guys manage investing in real estate?

I’m conflicted here - I own and live in a townhouse (4bd, 3ba) and am renting it out to 3 roommates (college friends). However I’m moving to a different city later in the year. And after living with t… more

Out of state landlords - how do you check in on your properties during the year, and how often? Or do you just wait until the end of the lease?

Hi! Does anyone have experience selling a property to Opendoor or Redfin? What are the pros and cons?

Looking to network with corporate m&a lawyers and/or intl. tax lawyers for potential referrals on FIRPTA valuation opportunities. Any suggestions or conferences that could be good to attend?

Any recommendation for house inspection of a new construction in Shorthills / Livingston NJ area? Don’t think i should go with realtors recommended inspector owing to their vested interest. Also, thi… more

What would it take for you to move to Maine?

Thoughts on being a First Home Buyer in Austin? Looking to buy at Georgetown, Leander and Pflugerville. Will the prices go even further down? We’re looking to buy by start of next year or mid 2024.

Does anyone use STESSA as a rental software? I want to use it but I’m hesitant on providing my SSN to manage my rental income. Any suggestions or insight?

Anybody else noticing a lot more properties going pending/contingent the past few weeks? Are buyers just used to higher interest rates by now?

I’m buying my first house and looking for the best rate. Would working with a broker ever make sense considering this or do brokers mostly just offer convenience? I’m willing to put in the leg work my… more

Good lendors in New York?

Might bring my SO to the us in the coming year. She works but doesn’t have a SSN and W2. Can I use their income as part of the mtg application?

I bought a modest condo last year that I’m currently residing in. My goal is to live here for a few years and make some updates to it before renting it out. What kind of renovations should I make? The… more

Have you bought a house from someone who is incarcerated? What pitfalls should I watch for? Thanks!

Need advice: would you recommend buying a new construction house or an old house? Let’s say the monthly payment for both is quite the same. Thanks

Hi, anyone kind enough to send me a family and friends referral for K. Hovnanian?

Is DHI a good mortgage lender?

Anyone here ever contacted the listing agent directly and successfully got a bid accepted, without having your own buyer's agent?

I have a tenant in a new build and later this year will need to get an inspection done. Then submit anything that needs to be fixed through warranty. What is the best way to do this since the tenant w… more

Why would new home construction be increasing price right now?

For context, in the area I am looking at. Only one home is under contract, there are 6 fully built homes and another 20+ lots. The homes were listed in the … more

Has anyone bought a home from or heard of “RWB Homes” builders? We’re looking into a new construction in NJ and came across one of their listings.

Any recommendations for FHA 203k loans?

To buy a 1M house, what minimum income and down payment is required?

Do you have usps change your address permanently to your new address once you get a tenant? Any downsides to this?