The Homes Act of 2024, proposed in Congress, sets out to create permanent affordable housing for low and very low-income households. In today's show, we talk about the bill, the issue it's trying to solve, and the cost it would have if passed.

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In this episode we're diving into into the recent interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve (FED) and its significant implications for the real estate market. We'll analyzes the Fed's previous approach to inflation and discuss how the current economic climate is influencing housing trends. Will the housing market recover?, What are the effects of declining mortgage rates? Tune in to stay informed on how FED decisions impact your real estate investments!

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According to real estate data company ATTOM‘s second-quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, American homeowners are sitting on a pile of home equity. 49.2% of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. were considered equity-rich in the second quarter of 2024 after years of sitting on the refinancing sidelines amid high interest rates. ATTOM’s definition of equity-rich means the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by the property was no more than half of their estimated market values.

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Downsizing after a divorce was painful but financially smart. I decided to house hack, opening my Victorian Brooklyn brownstone to Airbnb guests and hoping to bring life to my cash-starved bank account and a spark to my stately home. 

Well, I got more sparks than I bargained for. 

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The federal funds rate was just cut by 0.50%. Now, some, including Fed Chair Jerome Powell himself, have suggested that by the end of this cut cycle, rates could fall to as low as 3% by 2026. If that happens, it could set the stage for a national construction boom.

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40-year mortgages could be the next big offering for real estate

investors to take advantage of, but is that a good thing? In this

episode, we cover what 40-year mortgages could look like in practice,

the pros and cons, and if the numbers make sense for an investor.

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Rental costs have gone up, up, and up. Everywhere we look, we see headlines about the exorbitant cost of renting, whether an apartment or an STR. 

Small real estate investors must strike a balance. They’re torn between raising rental amounts to account for inflation, high property prices, taxes, and rental demand, plus the tension of sustainability. After all, higher rental prices without a rentership experience that justifies it might drive good residents to look elsewhere. 

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Running a rental business is about more than just collecting rent; it’s managing your properties carefully and professionally. Many investors, especially new ones, often cut corners to save time or money. However, making informed decisions when setting up your business can help everything run smoothly and avoid expensive problems down the line. 

Here, I’ll discuss how to structure your rental business, manage finances, comply with legal requirements, and handle property management effectively. I’ll also go over why reliable banking is important and how it can impact your business.

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The streets of San Francisco may be known for Dirty Harry, movie car chases, and the birth of the hippie movement, but they will no longer be associated with rental price-setting software. That’s because the Golden Gate City is in line to be the first in the U.S. to ban the tech tools allegedly associated with landlord price fixing.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance introduced by its supervisor and mayoral hopeful Aaron Peskin that bans landlords from using specific software and algorithms to set rents. The measure will still need to be approved by the mayor next month before it can be enforced.

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You’ve found what appears to be a great property, and you just received the inspection report. It listed many defects, most of which are typical, and the cost to correct them is well-defined. However, a few items are disconcerting because the report listed symptoms rather than specific defects, such as mold, Kitec plumbing, China drywall, aluminum wiring, roof leaks, settlement, etc.

These ill-defined problems are red flags because remediating them is not “fixed.” For example, suppose mold was detected. What would it cost to correct the mold? 

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