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In this high mortgage rates environment, is it viable to buy a property that has assumable mortgage? If so, is it even possible to filter for such listings? And, would the homes sell for higher than FMV if the mortgage terms are so favorable than current market rates?

As crazy as stock market is, how many other companies are worth 100B that has no revenue and is burning money? Over time, Rivian may be successful in bringing great cars out, scal up production, and all good stuff. But that road is at least a few quarters out and the ride has to be bumpy till then.

My work place has just gone through so much change in past 18 months of pandemic. Bosses, leader, peers, subordinates...just complete churn. And, it is not like that business is doing bad or the culture is bad. My employer is kind of sought after name in the medical device industry and we do not...

I wonder what happens when music stops. I think about how seats are getting swapped in the ever escalating housing market. Who are the winners and who are the losers? This thread is to have some discussion and sharing thoughts. Generalied hypothetical scene: A is a renter. A buys a home from B...

So, I have been comparing residential RE vs commercial 1031 DST. Ran some numbers and the DST is not making any sense to me. Am I missing something big here? FYI - I got a historical commercial DST performance numbers and they show that avg holding period of 7 some years and following total...

Seems there are plenty of voices on TI to comment on how the current commission structure for a real estate transaction is dated. Why not bounce around few ideas here to invent a new model? Who know, in few years there might be a startup/movement that picks up an idea from the bright minds here.

Much like many in these times, thinking of picking up an RV before kids grow up and fly out of the nest. What are the best rates you have come across for RV? I am not able to beat the Alliant CU that I found on my own: APR Term 4.24% 120 months 4.49% 144 months 4.74% 180 months 5.24% 240 months

Just read somewhere that Home price index was 100 in Year 2000, and it stands at 225 as of now. That would mean a  US home (sample) purchased in 2000 for $100k would be worth $225k today. If a borrower put 20k down, and 80k loan, that 20k is now worth 225k-40k balance on mortgage = 185k. One...

Any suggestions on refi rates for auto loans? I have 3.25% on my cars, and would love to lower the borrowing costs if better rates are out there.

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So much better than paid Netflix subscription. Some of the threads and comments are so hilarious, shocking, headteachers, informative, etc. Essentially you get all the genres that Netflix offers. Still a time waster, just like Netflix, but it's free.

The other thread on mortgage rate is dominated by PR borrowers and sometimes hard to compare notes. Hopefully this thread will pick up steam and all landlords can exchange info on what rate they are paying, LTV, what refi/new purchase rates are available, lenders etc. for their investment...

Any DIY Pros here? How do I go about making this tv wall? Or, if I were to hire a guy, any recommendations?

As of today, the COVID-19 death count is 2409 in USA. Let's see as TI members class, how accurate or grossly mistaken are we at predicting the COVID-19 mortality. Be safe and do everything you can to keep these numbers low, regardless of predictions.

Do we have any TI members with solar panels installed on their rental property? Does it work out in economic sense? Do tenants pay a premium as their electricity bills are virtually eliminated?

It's been a year since Ellwood is closed out. Except two-three homes sold this year, there has been not much activity. Zillow is not showing zestimates on much of the Ellwood home. Besides realtor and appraisal, is there any other way to get the gauge on valuation?

This will never happen, but ....suppose everything Trump team laid out becomes true and is the new tax policy, what is your next move? How do you think these changes will affect you and what can you do about it to minimize (or maximize) the impact it will have on your life?

For a 2017 X3 with 5000 miles on it, what would be a good deal as a % of MSRP? Car was put in courtesy car pool in Sept last year, and now dealer is selling as used. They are firm on the price. I need to figure out out what % of sticker price is fair deal.

Does it bother anyone else that Crossfit business model is little to exploitative? I have nothing against people who run on the streets and keep active lifestyle. As a driver, I feel that when a group of people are running around, in small batches, up and down, it increase the chances of...

Currently BP  homes are going for anywhere between $400-$440 per sqft. With ever increasing MR and newer communities offering ever smaller homes, what is your prediction for price range of BP homes five years from today?