Discussion | landdao.io I’ve seen my share of “tokenizing real-world assets” projects, and most either stay on the whitepaper forever or end up being governance LARP. But LandDAO caught my eye because it’s focused on something practical: real land management on-chain. The idea? They’re working on a system where communities can own and manage land together, turning it into an asset that actually generates revenue, rather than just being a JPEG flex or hype token. It’s like blending NFT community culture with actual hard assets. They’re still early (token isn’t live yet), but you can join the waitlist if you’re into getting in on the ground floor of a real-world utility project. They’re hinting that early signups might get rewarded, which is a bonus. What I like most is that there’s no influencer hype or constant pump tweets just a quiet, consistent build. The team seems more focused on creating actual infrastructure rather than dropping a “land DAO” token and calling it a day. If ...

First thing I asked for was a survey so we could figure out of there was space for a garage. They sent one that said DRAFT with no caveats about its accuracy. This was a front to back double lot that was split years ago so neighbors utilities run through my lot. Survey shows all utilities in a access/utility easement. Come to find out the sewer and electrical are buried right through the only place to build a garage. My meter is on the neighbors house and the cleanout for their sewer is in my yard but i didnt see. They didnt disclose any of this and mislead with a survey I know they knew was wrong. If they didnt send survey with utility locates, I probably would not have bought it knowing what i know. Have proof they worked with a surveyor ten years ago. The owner was the realtor and would know these basic things but didnt disclose any of it. Thoughts on clawing back money to relocate sewer and electric(10-15k)? submitted by /u/ragedrager [link] [comments] source https://w...

Im beginning the research process of real estate after putting away enough money for this to be realistic. Im running the broad numbers and it seems like mostly nothing brings any/not worth it cash flow. I have played with the numbers of single family homes up to 2-3 flat apartment buildings. And it makes it even worse that I would be outsourcing property management. I ideally would like to own a small apartment building, I have about $100k to put down for a 20% down payment. I do not know if im being unrealistic with my numbers, meaning low down payment and property management cost. But from what I am seeing I would have a very hard time cash flowing. Any advice for a newbie? submitted by /u/Diligent_Owl412 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m68zfi/new_to_real_estate_cash_flow_doesnt_add_up/

Hi there, just want other opinions. I'm in two minds to just get a new buyer and put our house back on the market. We've had this buyer since May and she really wants our house that is contingent upon us finding a house to move into. The inspection process is done, everything is done. We just need to find the right house to move to. Moving in with family or an ArbnB is just not an option with a toddler, being 7 months pregnant, and a dog. The house was listed for 450 and she offered 465. The appraisal came back and 460k. So, we knocked off 2500. These are the terms she wants us to commit to for an extension for 30 more days: This extension is wholly contingent on the following: (1) Buyer may view other properties to purchase during the extension period. Should Buyer have an offer accepted and seller is not under contract to purchase a replacement property, then Buyer may declare this agreement null and void and seller shall immediately sign a release and refund the deposit,...

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Hi all - my husband and I are interested in a very vintage 1960 ranch home in one of our cities best neighborhoods (in CA). The home is priced at $625k and is on .25 acres. Nearby homes are on .25 and .50 acres and estimated in the 600s and 700s per Zillow (I know, not a great indicator but not a lot nearby has sold recently). There was one recent sale a few blocks away (location only slightly less desirable) with a similarly sized house and lot, but completely updated for $585k. The sellers of the home we are interested in have provided an upfront inspection because of the home's condition. They are willing to accept an offer at list price and open to negotiating some repairs, or they are open to an "as-is" deal at a lower price. I am trying to assess whether the significant issues listed in the home inspection are worth dealing with for an incredible location and great neighborhood. We haven't made our offer yet. But based on the bids the sellers received and som...

We were interested in a home and ended up coming in third in bidding. The first offer ended up backing out after a disagreement with resolving an issue with the chimney separating from the house. The sellers now went to sell as is. I'm still interested and the sellers have been transparent in sending over the contractor assessment however - to someone with admittedly no background in this - this just seemed inexpensive for the area (Fairfield County, CT) and the description of the problem. Does anyone happen to have any insight into whether this seems like an appropriate assessment and is this the type of issue that should just scare me off entirely? Contractor Assessment submitted by /u/readysetnonono [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m4pmk3/rebidding_on_a_house_where_previous_winning_bid/

We are currently renting a few towns over from where we grew up. My mom has been planning to sell her house for a few months now, but just decided yesterday to tell me that she’d be willing to sell me my childhood home at a discounted price. Her realtor is saying she can get $500k, but based on comps I think maybe $475-500. It’s really hard to say, but the best comp in her neighborhood sold last summer for 500, but has 2 full baths (she has 1.5) and the kitchen/living space has been opened up. It’s a split level home, or a tri-level as some would call it. She’s wants to sell it to us for $450k, but would go less if the comps are showing she wouldn’t get as much as her realtor is saying. Pros: * We would be able to build equity and hopefully buy a house we love in a few years. This would purely be a financial decision, as I have no emotional attachment to the home. * Fully fenced yard, perfect for our dog and child. * Neighbors are great and street is quiet. * Closer to a lot of thing...

This is my first time buying and we’re in Southern California so the market is absolutely nuts. We are about to close and got the inspection report back - this is sending me into a spiral. It’s a 1950s flip home (I know… it’s either that or complete remodel yourself in this area) and seemed fairly priced. We did general + sewage scoping inspection. The inspector pointed out major issues being the sewage line seemingly blocked by something, along with things like holes in the attic despite a newer roof. I’m trying to figure out whether we want to request credits from the seller to address everything or back out entirely. Please let me know what major issues there are and whether this is truly red flag?! https://imgur.com/a/ZKxR5yE submitted by /u/Pleasant_Addition440 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m4l6c8/advice_on_house_inspection_report/

AND that doesnt have the requirement of living in it during the 1st year before subletting. Anyone has ideas? We live abroad so we cant live in the house submitted by /u/Beautiful-Coffee8478 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m4i8bs/low_down_payment_mortgage_options_besides_fha/

Looking for help evaluating my options on a jumbo loan. Here’s my current profile: • Loan amount: $2.25MM (conventional) • Credit score: 800+ • Debt-to-income (DTI): 9% • Property type: Single-family, owner-occupied • Points: Looking for zero-point options • Loan preference: 30-year fixed only (no ARMs) submitted by /u/Iamjway23 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m3uo7w/best_jumbo_30year_fixed_rate_zero_points/

Am I crazy? 28, engaged, getting married 2026. Total income $350k a year, maxing 401ks and low 6 figures in taxable investment account. Our rent right now is $4,500 a month for a 1 bedroom. We signed in 2024. Lease ends May 2026. Expecting our rent to jump to $5,200 for a 1 bedroom in NJ. Plan is to live in NJ/NYC city life for another 3 to 5 years. Then move to the suburbs. Right now, I think we can get a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom for $800k to $850k in our area. With multiple factors, increased SALT deduction with the big beautiful bill, Powell’s term ending in January, our executive branch repeatedly saying rates need to go down, higher supply of homes on the market. I think the next 9 months might be a great time to buy. Is a variable rate mortgage (3years fixed then adjusted every 6months) crazy? People around me keep saying it’s risky. The variable rate I see is 5.75% vs 6.5% for a 30 year fixed. Is buying to only live in a 800k apartment in NJ for 3 to 5 years crazy? I would e...

Hi everyone 👋 I’m from Egypt and I have experience working in the real estate field. I’ve worked on many projects in Hurghada, dealing with both local and international clients. Right now I’m looking for a remote opportunity, whether inside or outside Egypt. I’d love to join a serious team and continue growing in this field. If you know of any opportunities or teams looking for someone, feel free to message me. Thanks! 🙏 submitted by /u/Correct-Program-1973 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m3rrh6/looking_for_a_remote_real_estate_opportunity/

location: Houston, TX house: built in 2020, 3b2b single family, great condition, lots of upgrades, inspected 3 years ago. Lawn service supposedly provided by agent. fully vacant (no furniture), no staging from agent. yes MLS. background: we moved out of state in a rush due to recent work change. we did not shop for seller agents at the time and ended up re-hiring our then buyer agent to list and sell the house (later found our agent does not have much selling experience/record). We moved out in March. The house is fully vacant and in the hand of our agent for sale. On market for ~ 4 months. We ran multiple comps over the time and think we are fairly priced (right on average in the neighborhood, not counting upgrades) Since our new location is quite far away we were not able to revisit our house. but according to our agent there has been > a dozen of showings so far (quite a few in the first month). No offer so far and interest is clearly down since Summer. Also for all the showi...

Hi everyone, I reside in Sydney I have over 5 years in the building and construction industry. As of February I have decided to pursue a different career, I am 2-4 expected months away from receiving my Cert IV. I’m wanting to learn more but sometimes it is overwhelming in regards to ethics, systems, market guides and just the whole run around the business. I have a true passion and eagerness towards this , looking forward to a challenge knowing that this is a LONG GAME. Currently I adapt myself by watching podcasts, gathering info from online resources such as realestate.com and domain. I’m aware that I would need a mentor and would definitely be accepting to one, any tips or concerns that I would need to know would help a lot. Thanks submitted by /u/itzQuestionable [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m2zo28/new_start/

I just finished my degree in construction management and now have several career paths to choose from. My options are: Project Manager (Basebuild) at a PMC Project Manager (Interior Fitout) at a Design-Build firm Real Estate Valuations Real Estate Technical Due Diligence/Investment Risk Monitoring Real Estate Strategic Consulting Business Development and Analysis After a lot of conversations with people in the industry, I've realized that having peace of mind in life is more important than anything else. though I also care about money, career growth, and opportunities to work abroad. Given all this, which path would you suggest I take? Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences! submitted by /u/Brilliant-Ad-2371 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m2zcrs/what_career_path_do_i_choose/

Hey everyone! I’ve been working on a small side project and wanted to get some feedback from folks who deal with mortgage statements regularly. If you’re like me, you probably get your mortgage statements as PDFs, and then when you want to analyze or track your payments, you have to manually type or copy the info into Excel or Google Sheets. It’s annoying, time-consuming, and honestly error-prone. So I’m thinking about building a Telegram bot that lets you just upload your mortgage PDF statement, and it converts it into a clean, easy-to-use Excel or CSV file, showing all the important details like principal, interest, escrow, and payment schedule. I wanted to ask: Would you use a tool like this? Would you trust sending your mortgage PDFs to a Telegram bot? What features would make it more useful for you? I’m aiming to keep it super secure and private (no storing your data longer than needed), and obviously simple to use. Thanks in advance for any thoughts or advice! submit...

My inspection period is over on Monday. I've asked and never received condo financials. I got last year budget, this year budget, and the balance sheet. No reserves study. No condo questionnaire. If the files showed up this afternoon or tomorrow, it's insufficient time for review. I'm dissatisfied about inspection. I need to see everything. I haven't. I want my deposit back on Monday when we're done. Should I be able to get everything back? Thanks. submitted by /u/MoneyEmploy7853 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m23t2g/backing_out/

Hello everyone! I’m currently looking to get my first home but I’m having trouble figuring out where the best spot is. I’m trying to find an area that has relatively cheap housing but also has great schools for my future children and preferably doesn’t get very hot during summers, I’m currently working remotely so job opportunities aren’t really an issue. Lastly, I would prefer a middle-small sized city (more country like) and in the U.S preferably. Do any of you have any recommendations that match this description? Thanks in advance submitted by /u/Agitated-Cut-6476 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m1zeva/buying_my_first_home/

This is a real question for the community... The cost of marketing has gone up. Sellers are harder to reach. Buyers are pickier. Yet we’re still out here treating $5k wholesale deals like that’s the standard like nothing in the market has changed. Back in 2015, a $5k or $10k assignment made sense. You could pull a list, send a few texts, and someone would say yes. But now? You’re spending thousands to get that one deal, and the profit margins barely justify the work. Shouldn’t the bar be higher by now? Shouldn’t we be adjusting our approach, our pricing, and who we target? Would love to hear how others are thinking about this. Are you still chasing volume… or shifting toward higher-margin strategies? submitted by /u/jpryme [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m1f475/why_do_we_still_accept_5k_or_10k_wholesale_fees/

We are in the process of closing on a house in New Jersey, and the well water test results have just come back. Unfortunately, the water failed for PFAS contaminants: PFOS : 23 ng/L (exceeds Federal action level of 13 ng/L) PFOA : 40 ng/L (exceeds Federal action level of 14 ng/L) Coliform bacteria were also detected, but this can be addressed with a chlorine treatment costing approximately $400. We understand that PFAS contamination is relatively common in the area due to historical pollution, but these levels are nearly four times the state's allowable limits and are a serious concern. The seller did disclose that the well had been tested previously, but they neither shared the report nor disclosed that it had failed. New Jersey law requires a water test before the sale or lease of a property. The current owner purchased the home after this law was enacted and leased the property within the past year, suggesting that the required test should have been completed and disclo...

I got married earlier this year and we moved into my wife's house, leaving this one vacant. It got quite a few showings when first listed, but now is down to a showing every week or two. Not a single offer and every feedback says they don't like the layout. There is no dedicated master suite and the bathrooms are shared. Any advice on the house and listing? I keep thinking if just the right person comes along it will sell but my savings is running dry and I'm close to working with a property manager to make it a rental just to start bringing some money in. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/119-Wheeler-St-Weatherford-TX-76086/230793817_zpid/ submitted by /u/Typical-Business9686 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m1bade/over_150_days_on_the_market_without_an_offer/

so, i’ve (24f) been renting in a college town in Oklahoma since 2019. i received a settlement & have wanted to use part of it for a down payment on a house. i’m absolutely fed up with renting. in my current town.. rent has been increasing $100-$200/month about once a year. the 3 places i’ve rented at, i’ve constantly had issues with maintenance, bug spraying, shitty neighbors, etc. literally, where i live, rent & a mortgage cost about the same. a 3bed 2bath is about $1500/mo to rent & the current houses were looking at (3bed/2bath) run about $250-$270k, so only about $100 more/month with 20% down. i do have a realtor who says the market is steady. but, here’s the issue we’re running into.. there’s hardly anything available for purchase in those price ranges. keep in mind, i’m in Oklahoma, where our minimum wage is still $7.25. our cost of living is quite low for the US, typically. we have endless 1.5-4million dollar homes for sale. but, i genuinely don’t know anyone in my...

While everyone’s watching big tech like Apple and Amazon, $CNF is quietly navigating China’s real estate finance space. The company focuses on home equity loans for small business owners in cities hit by market uncertainty. With a low P/B ratio (under 0.1x) and a small market cap (~$50 million), $CNF is trading cheap — but the real estate market is risky right now. Still, if they weather this storm, $CNF could be positioned for growth when things stabilize. Could this be an undervalued play, or is the real estate slowdown too much to handle? submitted by /u/TigerMCU [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1m0d7v6/cnf_is_it_the_hidden_gem_in_chinas_real_estate/

Hi everyone. I'm 35 F, and I've practicing interior design for the last 3 years. Prior to that I was an independent photographer. I've been thinking about becoming a real estate agent and I know it has many challenges. But what is bothering me most is my age. Apart from all the headache involved, do you think it's too late for me to become an agent? Would appreciate your insights. Thanks. submitted by /u/kate_Reader1984 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lzkrkn/is_35_too_late_to_become_a_real_estate_agent/

Hoping someone here can help! We have an executed contract dated 5/2. Not expected to close until august. We expected to pay the 1% mansion tax as that was the law prior to the 7/10 rule change. Now with the change, the sellers are responsible for the tax. The only carve out I see in the new law is the sellers can be reimbursed for any graduates percent fee if they have an executed contract prior to 7/10 and close before November. My attorney called the division of taxation who said in this situation it is negotiable. No clear answer on who is paying this tax in this situation. My agent believes it is the sellers responsibility. If this is the case we are willing to split the tax with them because it’s pretty unfair for them to be on the hook 100% when it was ours as of like 6 days ago. Any thoughts?? submitted by /u/laurajnic [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lzhwil/nj_mansion_tax/

Planning to move cross country from Wilmington NC to Portland OR. Purchased a townhome in June 2022 for $325,000 and have put in probably $60,000. Spoke with agents who think I can get $385-395,000. I still have $292,000 left on the loan. The reason I’m interested in selling rather than renting is due to increasing insurance, taxes, and HOA fees compounded with nuances about the place I learned after I purchased it and anxiety around insurance gaps with hurricanes x skylights. I would have to rent it at a deficit to get someone in here. My friends and family think I should keep it to build equity but I don’t think it will accrue at the rate they’re expecting due to being a condo. I did not plan on buying in Portland when I move and I believe I read somewhere that purchasing within 180 days of a sale helps with tax liability. Should I sell or should I be considering something else? Would what I spent on improvements help me reduce the tax burden? submitted by /u/Seriously_Claire...

We are hoping to buy a home that needs some repairs. The major ones will be requested in the offer, however I have 3 concerns. There is some wood damage on the bottom of a built in shelf from a resolved leak, a hole in laminate tile in the bathroom, and the converted garage smells like cat pee (we plan to convert back, so aren’t concerned about it). Will a VA appraiser be likely to not finance the home with those issues? I’ve been told they are strict, but not sure how bad they are. The home is listed way below value submitted by /u/iammyhusbandswife [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lyqyym/va_appraisal/

Just venting a bit, but I’ve been thinking about how many steps it still takes to get a deal under contract even in 2025. Between getting the right DORA forms, making sure the MLS info is accurate, copying in the right clauses, sending for signature, etc... it still feels like we’re hacking it all together. For those of you in Colorado, what’s the part of your contract process you wish you could just skip or automate completely? Curious what others are experiencing. submitted by /u/VisionLedger [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lyoous/whats_the_most_annoying_part_of_your_contract/

I’m considering buying into a 10-year-old condo community—townhome-style units in a mid-size HOA—with some financial flags I could use help interpreting. The property looks good on the surface, but: • Roof replacements are happening this summer for 3 buildings, even though there’s no reported leakage. • All units are getting attic vent replacements and minor roof work to stop ongoing patch repairs. • The HOA (38% reserve funding) dipped into their monthly operating funds last year to cover emergency roof repairs—about $15K—rather than using reserves. • Right now, monthly dues are $430, but only $150 of that goes into reserves. The reserve study recommends contributing closer to $350/month/unit, meaning there’s a sizable gap. I’m pretty sure HOA won’t agree to it. • If they don’t increase funding, future special assessments could run $15K–$22K per unit, especially as full roof replacements are scheduled for 2040. That does not seem too drastic right now… • Management is changing...

What is the typical outcome when asking to terminate the agreement with our real estate agent (we are the sellers)? The property is set to go on the market in a week. There are a few vendors coming out next week to clean and stage. The relationship with our agent has turned contentious and we would prefer to work with someone else. I looked at the termination clause in our contract and it is vague (they "may" have the right to recoup costs, for instance). We are willing to continue to use the vendors for staging and cleaning (we already paid them, so the current agent doesn't need to spend time canceling those appointments. Only the photographer would be canceled). But I realize they did spend time coming to view our place and getting those vendors hired. We already have an agent we'd be interested in working with instead. Just wondering what to expect when I approach our current agent about this. submitted by /u/MarginaliaSnail [link] [comments] source...

I'm in sales in a different field, so of course I think I know better. You hate my naivety. But, on this 3/1 starter w/ 2 acres, the price is solid. The photos and description are excellent. Droneshots, matterport, etc. The disclosures are good, there is a portfolio of records. Seller is offering 2.5% buyer's agent. The house is staged, empty, and available. Still, how do you feel? Are we playing along or will you still shoot to sink the seller's battleship. submitted by /u/flushbunking [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lx2sv5/agentshow_do_you_perceive_and_potentially_work/

Would I be able to rent house in houston, say a 3bd 2 bath, and rent out the other two rooms (legally) to recuperate the rent? Would that be possible and feasible? Why dont more people do that? I dont hear much about that strategy. I just need to relocate to houston for a year to finish my degree and want to save money while doing it. Thanks for any advice, a 24/yo noob soon to be not so noob. submitted by /u/Electrical-Trainer21 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lx1vrp/house_hack_houston_rental/

Hello! Baka lang may idea kayo. If internal agreement or pasalo sale, kailangan ba alam ng Phirst Parm Homes or approved nila bago mo ipa pasalo yung property mo? Salamat!!! submitted by /u/Strong_Vast_5676 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lx1fdu/phirst_park_homes_pasalo/

I’ve had a few transactions lately with more than two parties on one side, couples + parents, siblings buying together, or seller estates with multiple owners. Every time, it feels like CTM eContracts makes it way harder than it needs to be. The interface isn’t flexible, and duplicating or modifying party fields always turns into a mess. Dotloop isn’t much better, and I’ve even seen coordinators revert to editing DORA PDFs manually just to get it done. Curious how other Colorado agents or TCs handle this. Are there tools that make it easier to add extra parties without workarounds? Or is everyone just hacking the existing platforms? submitted by /u/DevilKnight03 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lx069h/how_do_you_handle_contracts_with_multiple_buyers/

Hey guy, I currently have a condo on the second floor of a 2 unit complex. The owner on the first floor is looking to sell. I have an opportunity to purchase his unit. Neither of the units would be my primary and I don’t plan on living in it. If I don’t purchase his, I plan on selling my unit. If I purchase his I plan on turning around and selling it as a whole. My question is, would it be worth it for me to purchase him out and try to sell the complex as a whole in our current market? Thanks in advance for any advice! submitted by /u/TiredElk [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lw5z30/converting_condo_question/

Just got my real estate license and am looking to sort of grow my social media(instagram and facebook) accounts to reach some more people around the area. I post on my story often, but not many actual posts, because I have no idea what type of content to make. I work as a project manager on flipping houses for another agent and his mom, so I can post some videos of those, houses but I don't ever want to post something they don't want me to(they can be a bit picky about what they want out there). Not looking to blow up and go viral or anything, just to post some pictures or videos maybe to get my name out there a bit and generate some interest. Thanks submitted by /u/ThunderThies [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lvgxpl/social_media_content/

Hey everyone! 👋 I’m endorsing candidates for several open roles across real estate. 🧾 Open Roles Include : 🏢 Real Estate & Investmen t Acquisitions Analyst Asset Management Analyst Asset Manager Investor Relations Analyst Real Estate Underwriting Analyst Underwriter / Acquisition Analyst If you're interested, just send me your resume and I’ll gladly endorse you! submitted by /u/noodelicious_o7 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lvekoi/hiring_multiple_roles_real_estate_phbased/

Real estate tokenization has been developing quite rapidly lately. I wonder if the topic of Tokenization is interesting on Reddit or not? Is it being discussed, and how does everyone feel about this direction? submitted by /u/JacindaFitchett [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lui6mt/regarding_real_estate_tokenization/

I would be overpaying taxes (by not reporting expenses except depreciation) to show higher rental income so I could qualify for a nicer property in the near future. This appears to be allowed by IRS since no penalties are imposed for not reporting expenses or overpaying taxes. Would this strategy work/would lenders accept this? I know most people wouldn't make that trade off but from the math I've done it seems to be worth it if it meant I could qualify for a much nicer property. submitted by /u/Intelligent_South_38 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1luiwzr/will_lenders_use_my_net_rental_income_on_my/

Ok this might be long to get the full picture. I am a week away from closing on a home. It’s a great neighborhood, in an unincorporated area of our city. Seller had moved but family member was living in the house for the past couple months. Behind the house, there are two vacant lots that are split, no fencing, And to the right of the house there are open lots on a somewhat mountainous terrain, about 5 acres. That fence is broken in the back of the lot to the right and can reach the other two open lots in the backAll three lots have different owners. None of the lots can be traced to the sellers of out home. One thing that was a bit odd to us during our visit to the property once was that there was a cord from the electrical box, we followed it and saw it was going to a random outlet to an open lot behind the property. We asked sellers, and apparently the owners of the lot asked to use power but there was a “misunderstanding” and they would remove the cord. Cord has yet to be remove...

Hey, I’m based in Colorado and work mainly with residential buyers and sellers. For the last few years, I’ve been using CTM eContracts for everything 😒 mostly because it’s what my brokerage recommended. But to be honest, it’s never felt efficient. Between the outdated interface and the confusion clients have during signing, it often feels like I spend more time supporting the tool than actually getting contracts out. On mobile, especially, it’s a nightmare. I’ve also experimented with Dotloop and Skyslope, and occasionally just go back to downloading the DORA forms and filling them out manually when I get frustrated. I’ve even worked with a few TCs and property managers who said they’ve built full workflows around patching these tools together with other software. If you're an agent, TC, or property manager working in Colorado please help me with what contract platform are you using right now, and how do you really feel about it? Doesn't it gets frustrating sometimes? Wou...

Viewed an ad for land, clicked the link and filled out form for contact from realtor.com agent. Immediately my phone rang. A little more info and a request for some additional info by email by me. Was told ok. Then asked to wait on hold for agent. No agent available. Now get daily calls, wanting me to wait on hold while corporate finds a local agent. Never recieved email, or any info on land viewed. Told them dont call back. submitted by /u/Initial-Relation-696 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lt1ebf/realtorcom/

My husband and I had planned to go see a house we are very interested in and think we love based on the pictures. We made plans to go to their open house today. At some point between originally listing it 5 days ago, and today, they updated the listing description to say that the sellers have an offer deadline of 7/4 at 11:59pm. The market in my city isn’t that hot anymore and houses are sitting longer periods of time. This surprised me that they would have added an offer deadline before even having the first open house. My question is, should we even still bother going to the open house anymore? submitted by /u/Nervous_Platypus_565 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lt00r9/offer_deadline_before_open_house/

Call me crazy but I refuse to pay half a million dollars for a house that doesn't have a beautifully finished basement (including the ceilings, no black spray paint crap). Market - Midwest, US. submitted by /u/EstateGate [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lsys01/unfinished_basements/

It occurred to me today that we heard this saying from sellers constantly over the past 3 years, when home prices were doubling and nearly the entire US was a seller's market. Have you noticed how quiet those sellers are now? While real estate markets are local, many places in the country are turning into buyer's markets, and sellers are starting to figure that out. They've stopped saying “a home is worth what someone will pay for it”, because most buyers are no longer willing to pay delusional prices. Many of my friends and family, myself included, have been in good positions to buy homes for some time now, but we're simply so fed up with the current market, we refuse to even entertain the idea of buying anytime soon. Is anyone else having this experience as well? Curious to hear your thoughts/observations. submitted by /u/SisuSisuEveryday [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lswxae/a_home_is_worth_what_someone_will_pay...

My spouse and I always joked that if the house next door came up for sale, we'd buy it. It did, so we are. My ultimate goal is not to be a landlord, but instead, I wish to house each of my children with intent of giving them each a house to live in and eventually inherit. This will be our house second house out of 3 needed to accomplish this goal. Our eldest is a disabled adult and lives in a we bought for him. The maintenance and upkeep for that home is paid for by a trust. His social security disability pays his bills. So, he's all set. However, the youngest have no desire to live on their just own yet (ages 23 and 21), so neither will be moving to this home anytime soon. We don't want to leave it vacant, so we've decided to become landlords. Trouble is that I am more interested in long-term renters and my husband is more interested in short-term renters until one of the younger kids feels ready to move. In other's experience, what are the pros and cons of e...

Buying a house is exciting, but let’s be honest, the idea of taking on a mortgage can be terrifying , especially if you're someone like me who thinks What if I lose my job? What if I can’t make the payments? Even with a stable income, I constantly worry about waking up every month with that heavy feeling of debt. So, instead of spiraling, I decided to change my mindset and create a mortgage "backup plan": Plan A : Pay mortgage with ROI from your investments like Bonds, Stocks, Etc. Plan B : If above is not possible, Pay the mortgage with your main job (The default. If this is working, great, but I needed to be ready in case it stops) Plan C : If above is not possible, Rent out a room in your home (If you have the space, rent it, even short-term on Airbnb or monthly to a student/remote worker. It’s passive(ish) income that can help cover part or all of your mortgage) Plan D : If above is not possible, Use income from a side hustle (Freelance work, online gigs, a week...

I’ve been thinking about buying my first home, but it’s honestly hard to tell when the “right time” really is. Rates go up, prices fluctuate, and some weeks the listings are dead, other weeks everything’s snapped up. I’m curious — for those of you who’ve already bought, how did you decide the timing was right? Was it based on the market, your own financial situation, or just a gut feeling? Would love to hear your stories or advice. I’m trying to learn as much as I can before making a move. submitted by /u/Vegetable_Star8931 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1ls4trp/firsttime_homebuyers_how_did_you_know_it_was_the/

There's a foreclosure auction in my neighborhood in Wisconsin in two weeks. The house is the start of a hoarder house. Lots of garbage and junk inside, but the house has good bones. Elderly Owner died, and remaining family abandoned it, causing it to go into foreclosure. It has sat empty for almost 2 years. The house is being sold as is, no showings, but I've recently seen the inside because a neighbor had a key. In the garage there is a Cadillac, probably about 10 years old, that hasn't been driven in at least two years. My question is, does the winner of the house auction get to keep the car? If I've learned anything from the show Storage Wars, it's that rental units with cars in them don't sell because the cars get turned over to the state or something like that because they have their own title or something. Does anyone know how the state of Wisconsin handles that type of situation? submitted by /u/Frequent-Branch164 [link] [comments] sourc...

Looking for thoughts on a big decision that balances homeownership with financial flexibility and lifestyle priorities. Here are a couple hypothetical scenarios I'd like to get this subreddit's input on. Here's the background: You already receive $65,000/year in passive income (post-tax) . You also work a job that pays $65,000/year post-tax , but you’re free to quit if you can make it work financially. Scenario A: Take the House You're given a $1 million gift to help purchase a $2 million home in Los Angeles . You take out a mortgage for the remaining $1 million. Between mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and upkeep, the home will cost around $110,000/year to own and maintain. You have two options within this scenario: A1: Live in the home You use your passive income and job income to cover the $110K in housing expenses. After all housing costs are paid, you'd have about $20,000/year left for everything else. The home is located near family...

They have reached out and I currently don't have a real estate license. They are offering discounted prices to help obtain a real estate license. I've seen ONE comment on this company but it wasn't a negative comment. I just want more information or opinions. Is this a red flag? submitted by /u/cadetjinx [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lrfh3q/comments_about_agent_advice_company/

Looking for honest feedback on a co-ownership cost-sharing arrangement. Two people co-own a house 50/50. One is considering moving back in full-time and managing the home. The other is not living there. A third person (a roommate) would be renting the second bedroom. Monthly Household Costs: • Mortgage (including escrow/taxes): $2,809 • Utilities (solar, water, trash, internet, etc.): ~$395 • Maintenance reserve: $208 • Total monthly cost: ~$3,412 Proposed Split: • Roommate: Pays $1,250 base rent + ½ utilities + ½ maintenance = ~$1,551/month • Non-resident co-owner: Pays 20% of the mortgage (~$562/month), no other contributions • Resident co-owner: Pays the rest (~$1,287/month) and handles all responsibilities (shared spaces, roommate coordination, utilities, maintenance, etc.) The idea is that the roommate’s rent goes directly toward offsetting household costs — not as income or profit for either co-owner. The non-resident co-owner is currently suggesting that the $1,250 rent be ...

Send me a message if you’ve had to work with them. submitted by /u/ldeems30 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lqh63r/select_portfolio_servicing_sps/

Basically title. Nothing major wrong with the honey oak cabinets, they are in decent shape, they do need minor touch up but I just don’t like the color. I do understand that everyone’s taste is different, and eventho I want to gut those cabinets and replace them with basic white cabinets I’m afraid I’m spending money to “downgrade” instead of upgrade since hardwood cost more than mdf. What’s the general consensus? Would you pay a slightly higher price ($2500, cost for new cabs) for a modern looking basic white cabinets or would you prefer a dated looking cabinets with hardwood door? Some other upgrades I’m planning to do on a budget- remove dated looking tile from bathrooms and then replace whole floor to vinyl, replace both toilets, replace both bathroom vanity, maybe gut and replace bathtubs and re-tile, but since they are pricy I have not decided yet. The goal of this remodel is to live comfortably for the next 2 years, and hopefully recoup this renovation budget back at the time ...

its been years the realestate markeet was good but now in ma country things going south and bro trust me i am stck here with zero liquidity and no cash in hand have aroud 28 mil pkr in 1 property and bro i am living only i know how there are no clients advertised it i just want 26mil pkr submitted by /u/MeaningOwn9088 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lqjvl1/why_i_am_stuck_with_realestate/

My area has a housing shortage and it's been very hard to find something within my budget. I've been looking for three years. Recently, market has been dropping at the high end, but things in my price range still go pretty quickly. In any case, I saw a house that checked most of my boxes and was ready to put in an offer- but it's 'extreme' flood risk made me hesitate. The house is on a forested sloping small lot with a mountain stream/runoff area down the hill. Zooming in on the FEMA map, most of the lot was X risk (including where the house sat), but part of the lot was in the A zone. The owners had lived in the house for 25 years and said it had never flooded. They had no elevation certificate and seemed clueless that their house was in a flood zone. The broker told me flood insurance was mandatory, but that the risk could possibly be recalculated if I could prove the house was elevated enough from the flood area. This would cost in the neighborhood of a thousand...

I'm 16 and want to invest in real estate when I'm older how should I go about it? I know I can’t buy anything yet, but I want to use the next few years to learn and set myself up to start as soon as I can. I’ve been putting pretty much all the money I earned over the last 2 years into a taxable brokerage account, and with a lot of luck, I’ve grown it to around $17,000. My long-term goal is to buy rental property. I’d love advice on: What I should be learning or doing right now to prepare Whether college or a certain type of job helps in this space What you wish you had done early on to get started sooner Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/Abject-Ad-7372 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lpqywi/im_16_and_want_to_invest_in_real_estate_when_im/

I am looking for a new apartment locally to start my first sales job. Pretty much the only affordable places that aren't in the hood around here have income restrictions that I would technically meet with my base salary. However I talked to a couple property managers and they told me I wouldn't qualify because of my commission/total OTE if though it's variable and not guaranteed? Hypothetically I could go a full year and make $0 in commission Is there any course of action I can take here? submitted by /u/Curious_Goerge [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lpqbei/income_restrictions/

I'm mainly just curious but my family was thinking about possibly purchasing land in Eastern Tennessee for a family vacation spot. We go up there semi often throughout the year for reunions and such. Looking at the 5+acre properties on the usual websites they're all like $50,000 and up. Even the undeveloped properties. My mom was hoping for something with that acreage for $25,000 - $45,000. I'm just not sure how feasible that price range is tbh. Why are these properties so expensive? Even in the real small rural towns. submitted by /u/DistinctJob7494 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lpovxg/why_are_the_5_acre_properties_in_east_tennessee/

I'm getting pushback from another owner as he wants to sell our commercial building in CA. I don't want to sell and would like to offer him a buyout. We have one unit vacant and I have an applicant who is ready to sign. The other owner says he objects to leasing the unit as it will bring down the value with a long term tenant if we try and sell the building. I don't want to sell and want to offer him a buyout. Ownership structure - One LLC owning 50% (my family), 2 additional family trusts owning 25% each. There's no management agreement or any operator agreement as this property has been passed down through inheritance. QUESTION 1 - Can I sign a new tenant lease without his signature (just mine) or can he stop me (legally) from leasing out the unit, just because he objects and wants to keep the unit vacant for a potential sale? I'm thinking I sign, the tenant signs, takes possession and he can object all he wants. Then what? FYI - in the past he had signed leas...

I am looking for a new apartment locally to start my first sales job. Pretty much the only affordable places that aren't in the hood around here have income restrictions that I would technically meet with my base salary. However I talked to a couple property managers and they told me I wouldn't qualify because of my commission/total OTE if though it's variable and not guaranteed? Hypothetically I could go a full year and not even make half of my variable commission. Is there any course of action I can take here? submitted by /u/Curious_Goerge [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/RealEstate/comments/1lov0nc/income_restrictions/