All Forum Posts by: Ben White

More people will create more demand and possibly drive prices up a bit.  I don't think people coming from other countries are the problem though.  Lack of supply is mostly purposely created by outdated zoning restrictions, paranoid nimbys, inflation, and our economic system in general.  Which is profit driven and will always take the path of higher prices and more profit for those who control certain housing variables.  All due respect this sounds like "they're taking our jobs" in just another format "they're taking out housing".  The problem is not immigrants.  It's the people in charge preventing affordable housing from existing, not updating zoning restrictions, and pushing out harmful and devisive rhetoric to distract from their greed.

Hi Ayana!  Genuinely sorry to heat about the hardship.  It's difficult out here for everyone and I hope you know it's not an indictment on yourself.  I would recommend reaching out to large real estate teams who may be looking to train someone to their liking, so to speak.  I think you sound ambitious enough and would be an asset to anyone looking for help.  It may be more of an admin or transaction coordinator role, but it's steady work and you could grow it into a career.  Will circle back with specific places to look,  but I'm sure you're on all the help wanted apps and platforms.  

Repeating myself here, but simply trying to be helpful :) A local Realtor or property manager would be able to advise best. Of course zillow, apartments.com, facebook marketplace, Craiglist etc would be helpful as well. But I would trust the former more. The MLS will show active available rentals you'd be competing with and rented properties showing exactly what the owner/landlord received on the lease.

A local Realtor or property manager would be able to advise best. Of course zillow, apartments.com, facebook marketplace, Craiglist etc would be helpful as well. But I would trust the former more. The MLS will show active available rentals you'd be competing with and rented properties showing exactly what the owner/landlord received on the lease.

I really think Facebook Marketplace has been taking over in this field. Graigslist has been fading for many years as it has become full of scammers and fake posts.  But as other have said, yes, I would post in as many places in possible like Zillow and apartments.com.  

 Hey Daniel- Firstly, congrats on the success with that property.  I think a lot of real estate investments bought prior to covid have exceeded their expectations!  Often times you might consider cashing in like selling high stocks before a crash, but with inventory and housing scarcity in general, I don't think that's the play.  If you don't necessarily like the location of the property, which appears to be the case, I second the opinion that a 1031 into a new location you're confident in is the move.  But I don't hate the ideas of pulling out the equity to start you next project and holding on to it either.  You may want to do some math on that.  

I recently traveled to the Shenandoah and stayed in an AIRBNB.  I love it out there and don't think you can go wrong with that plan.  With more and more virtual work and the fear mongering of dense urban areas, whether right or wrong, you may see more demand in these locations helping to increase the values.  As you already anticipate.  Good luck, hope this helps!

Hey Dathan- As others have said, getting into the game without any capital will be tough. Partnering with someone who has cash would obviously work and often times your credit, income, and even labor could be beneficial to them. Still, DC is tough. Very competitive. I'd suggest going into Maryland or VA and utilizing some of the aforementioned loan programs if possible. Personally, I think Frederick is a decent starter location for whats thats worth. Good luck to you either way!

Did not know there was a Bethesda in Ohio and it was news to "Bethesda Ben" here in Maryland that we had a Mobile Home Park!  haha. Good luck to you, just thought this was funny.  Lets connect regardless.  

 Absolutely fair points and fair assessment of both Nimby's and Yimby's typically based on how they will be PERSONALLY affected.  I think my overall belief is that at some point, as a country and as individuals, we must start to put public interest and the overall health of a society ahead of individualism and personal preference and personal profit.  Whether it be housing, public transpo, infrastructure or the likes.  I think its pretty evident current method of people with the most money and most influence drafting public policy based on their preference is not sustainable.  San Francisco's current whoas come to mind...

@Jack Seiden Shout outs to your Mom!  Been in Montgomery County my entire life and while it's not only to our specific to out region, *** @Ryan Thomson just stated, we NEED MORE HOUSING. In my humble opinion, ADU regulation's must be loosened across the board, and fast! As you may know, Rockville has been making moves as well.  "Nimby's" need to get out of the way and understand housing density is beneficial to everyone!  People need to live where they work!  We must provide more housing for the public good.  Appreciate the information!