@Jarib RivasI don't have an idea of the effect of a trade war on real estate markets but I think it's an interesting question.My hunch would be that the relative purchasing power of the dollar (and then it follows value of real estate backed by dollars) is affected by the exchange rate.Would be curious if others with a more academic and analytical macro economic and finance mind will weigh in....

Despite the negative connotations surrounding 203k loans because of all the rules you need to follow, I believe it is a very powerful and relatively risk-averse strategy for new investors.

I think you just have to use common sense: what’s the risk in doing basic yard work without any machinery or dangerous power tools?

They don’t get the keys until I get confirmation of power utility in their name, if the gas meter is separated out, that too.

@JD Martin and @Kris H.

Originally posted by @Kris L.

In late 2013 I was living on a small Taiwanese island just off the coast of China. My wife and I were renting, and I began to think about buying a house instead of giving money to a landlord every month. The problem w...

Do I get a notary to do this for me, or a Power of Attorney (is this just a regular Attorney?

By Kari Klaus, Founder of RealtySage.comIf you’ve upgraded your home in the past 10 years then you’ve probably added smart technology like NEST thermostats, or why you chose Alexa powered lights and Ring doorbells and likely some energy efficient or water saving features.

I care more about buying power.