Tips for buying an investment property without an agent? We have a property identified already, access to MLS for market comps, experience with home buying personal and investment property. Anything traps for the wary I should consider?

Let’s talk credit cards! Is there any one which has 0% foreign transaction fee? (Like Revolut)

Does LTA and phone allowance are processed each month as a taxable income if we do not produce the bills ?

My landlord requested a $100/month increase in rent. I want to push back on that increase, given the uncertainty around corona virus effects. I need to re-sign by April 1st, if I wish to extend. (1/2)

Welcome to the Retirement Plan Advisors Bowl. The goal is to give advisors of Retirement Plans a place to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and daily ins and outs of working with all types of employer sponsored retirement plans.

Let's say through a combination of aggressive saving, high income, and savvy investments, I manage to save several million by the time I'm 40.

If at that time I decided to pursue my passion and go to law school so that I can be an affordable attorney for worthy causes, will my age hold me back from getting into law school?

What do you guys think about the green crypto ....like Nano ....have a better future then energy consuming bitcoin ?

Anybody have experience with PenFed for a VA loan? Came up in a search and their rates are extremely competitive. Any reason I shouldn't take the lowest bidder?

For a 2-year associate now tasked with senior-like roles such as reviewing and training, does anyone have advice on how to review individual hnw tax returns?

Our appraisal came through exactly as the offer price we put. Apparently by lenders 3rd party. Isnt that a bit fishy? If it came in lower our contract has the option to negotiate a bit with seller. Is lender just trying to push this along faster? I'm pretty sure in this crazy market the home is not valued at what we offered. Why would seller put a much lower asking price then? Make no sense. Please advise!

For people who recently refinanced, bought or is in the process of buying a new home, what APR did you get?

Hi new to dfw area looking to buy a house. How’s the commute downtown from Frisco/McKinney area?

Hi IBM sharks,
My friend received bluepoints, what's the conversion rate to rupees? Can we redeem it as cash components?@ IBM

Anyone concerned with the dip in the market now? Both brokerage and 401k has taken hit. What are different things you folks are doing??

Has anyone found a good mutual fund that matches Dave Ramsey's recommendations? I've always dumped into an s&p500 index fund, but have some time to explore other options. Curious where to start.

People worrying today should read books on trading psychology! Not being patronizing- it will help you in the future, not just for investments but for doing better in life!

Any recos for a fee-only financial advisor that’s under $300/hr? Need to understand sole proprietor/small businesses.

How much tax will be deducted on 18lpa fixed salary (1746800 in hand after epf deduction)? Even after investing 1.5 lacs in 80c.

FYI Amex offer for Allen Edmonds. Spend $300 get $90

can anyone shed some light on what kind of leadership development/training programs are available to senior leaders at Google? like public speaking for example? how do they choose who to offer these training opps to?

Hello all,
Now i am worrying to join nagarro after seeing that people are on bench from last 1-2 months.
I have an offer from optum and nagarro.
Only reason to choose nagarro is WFH.
Am I doing wrong to choose nagarro over optum.

I am Java developer.

Hi All!
Hope everyone's doing well and good!
I just have one query! It'll be really helpful if anyone can help me out!
I recently got selected in Pwc India as an Tech. Consultant!
I'm being offered 5.5Lpa, can anyone let me know the salary breakup/in-hand salary?

Has anyone used gliders that stick on tyres of office chair, for better movement over the carpet?

How is it to work at Cisco through Capgemini?

Guys.. Please help..
- Jpmc(28 fixed + 8-10% Variable bonus) bangalore
- Deloitte India (28 fixed + 1.5 joining bonus) Gurgaon
- Current company (bofa) retaining with 45% now and 20% in end year (total ~28 fixed only).

CC: bofa
Yoe: 6
Current location: Dehradun/Gurgaon

Should I accept ans retain in the same company??
Please help

How many of you have quit without another job. Did you regret that decision?

Hi , is the Gym in sab labs Bangalore opened? Also will be open on Saturdays?

Hi All,

Hope you and your family is safe !

I am an US tax consultant specialised in Fiduciary Tax services. I am looking for a prep/review jobs in PwC. I am well versed in prep and review of 1041,1099, hedge fund K-1s, and additional tax returns required for a trust/estate.

Please let me know of any job opportunities in the firm.

Thanks in Advance :)

How's IBM for Oracle Cloud SCM ?

Anyone at The Clios and want to hire a junior AD? I’m here and hungry.

I am finally going to see a therapist for my depression and suicidal thoughts. Alot of bad things happened to me the past 2 years and I just can't handle it anymore. Just wanted to get it off my chest.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing you a successful year full of health, wealth, love and prosperity!

My work from home customer support people, do you miss the in person company culture or you’re good? Cause same

McK 🐟: Is it helpful if a Senior Partner from another part of the world puts in a referral (looking for role in the US)

Anyone knows when the BCG experienced hire recruiting will restart again after the freeze?

How important are the oracle certifications? (Keeping this as an open ended question because all views are welcomed)

I’m a newer registered nurse (2 years) and want to get into remote work. I keep getting denied due to lack of experience but to even get the job I have now (case manager) the company knew one of my family members and they gave me a chance to interview because of that. For these remote companies where I don’t have connections how can I transition over?

Anyone punched out of state 4-10 unit apt building? How did you find the listing?

I'm early in my career, managed to save $30K to invest, and want to get my hands dirty with a rental property without too much risk (e.g. no HML/flipping). It sounds like that's a tall order in the NY/CT area given the prices, not to mention whether I'd be able to get a mortgage on anything below $100K, but I figure I'll give it a shot anyway. Any advice on what you might do in my position? Am I being crazy with this idea?

Looking to move out of California, and considering buying a townhome in Atlanta for ~$650k. Any thoughts on the Atlanta real estate market?

Help needed: No idea where to look or how start housing search. Household income (myself + wife, no kids...perhaps in 3-5 years) is $250k pretax and we are moving to Indianapolis (so looking at Zionsville, Carmel, Fishers area). Any idea how much house we can afford? Good resources to conduct the search? Any help appreciated.

What's the best city in UK to buy a buy to let property, with best returns?

What are some of the things that were a MUST when buying your first home and what were some things that you were more flexible with and why? I’m having a discussion with my partner about what we absolutely need and what can be worked on later.

How long did it take you to buy your first million dollar home? What were the steps you took to get there?

My dream neighborhood is 10 min down the road but entry point is 1.2m. Currently my house is worth around $550k

I would like to learn more about development and real estate. Can anyone recommend any books or courses that you think are informative. Eventually I would like to own a few apartment buildings, but I know there is a lot I need to learn 1st. Any advice appreciated. 

I share my first property with a family member which is my primary home. If I buy a second property (and keep the first property) and live there, does that second property now qualify as my primary home?

What do you all think of fundrise and start engine Real estate Reit ? Any experience? Would you invest here if you didn’t have the time to actually buy and rent properties? Any insight is welcome.
Thanks

Any one knows what’s the easiest way to order a radon test for new construction?

How long did it take you to purchase your first rental property once you started looking? I’ve been working with an agent for about a month with one offer not accepted, feeling discouraged

I am moving to Charlotte, NC for a new job. I currently live in Portland, OR and have a single family home here. With my income, and current mortgage, I can afford a 350k house I’m Charlotte with about 10% down. What are the pros and cons of buying a new place in Charlotte and then sell my house in Portland?

Current Tenant Rent: $1075, Monthly Payment: $400 (with property management), Initial Repairs: $2-5K, Down Payment: $12K

At surface level, do these numbers check out?

Under contract to buy my first home - house hacking a triplex. Property has been leased by the same three tenants for the last 5+ yrs, rents haven’t been raised since they moved in. Market rents have risen 70-100% in the same timeframe. All seem like ideal tenants (retired and take great care of the units) but I’d like advice on how to approach the rent increase conversation. Rents don’t make/break my mortgage payment but I’m leaving a lot on the table if I don’t increase significantly.

If I’m a Real Estate Agent buying my own property, can I negotiate the Buyers Agent commission to be 0% instead of being paid the buyers commission? Essentially converting what would be Income into Cost Savings for tax purposes?

If u have a house under my name if i move it to an llc what happens? Do i refinance to prevent a due on sale clause?

(1/2) People who work in the Bay Arae peninsula (Menlo Park) and live in the east bay- which is a good place to buy a house, upcoming, easy to rent or Airbnb in case I have to move back to my country! Prefer single family home as young as possible.
1- brentwood
2- Pleasanton
3- Dublin (expensive)
4- San Ramon (very expensive)
5- what else?

Now that the rents are going higher and housing is not affordable. With wfh option is it good idea to love to ranch with house?

Anyone here invested or opted as primary living place outside of cities?

Cheers

Having trouble selling my (retired) dad's house. It needs a lot of work, but has great character. What if I buy it myself for a low, low price? Then I would be able to get a FHA 203k loan to do the updates. Rent it out or put it back on the market in the spring.