By Brad Beckett We love posting about short-term rentals - especially when there's some good news for the segment. Today's infographic from Statista says Airbnb saw its bookings cut by more than 40% due to Covid 19. However, as they illustrate, Airbnb bounced back remarkably well in 2021 and 2022 with the number of nights and experiences booked through the platform...
By Tiffany McBroom and Melanie Sikma Real estate investment is a popular and profitable venture for many individuals, but navigating the tax implications can be overwhelming. It is crucial for real estate investors to understand the tax laws and regulations specific to real estate to minimize their tax liabilities and maximize their returns. In this article, we will discuss some important...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website America Has a Shortfall of 6.5 Million Single-Family Homes Thanks to Decade of Under-Building A new report from Realtor.com says a decade of under-building in America has led to a shortfall of 6.5...
Three banks collapse in largest banking crisis in 15 years California-based Silvergate Bank, which gained some notoriety as an early participant in crypto investment and transactions, announced it plans to voluntarily liquidate and wind down its business. Less than a week later, Silicon Valley Bank collapsed after announcing a $1.8 billion loss that would potentially make it unable to meet depositor...
Your weekly news & updates Here is this week's "Weekly Roundup" from Real Estate Investing Today, the news & views site from the National Real Estate Investors Association. Visit our Website S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Reports 5.8% Annual Home Price Gain The latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index reported a 5.8% annual gain for December, 2022. Click here to read more. U.S. Construction...
As you are aware there is a group of non-owner occupied property owners trying to stop the ordinance. This group has been meeting weekly presenting our case to the Mayor, Administrator, and City Council members and have gotten nowhere. I have been in the Mayor's meetings with 7 other landlords since January expressing the overreach, invasive, and unconstitutional aspects of...
Moisture Intrusion in Homes This course is designed to equip you with basic knowledge that will help you understand and advise clients as it relates to common moisture issues found during a home inspection. This one-hour course will cover common moisture issues found in: By the end of the course, you'll be able to: Have a general awareness of common moisture issues found during...
By: Jeffery S. Watson Dear Anna, In emails to you this week, I’ve shared the opportunity for you to be one of the first people to take action and get a series of videos titled “Taxation and Structuring Sub2 & Wraps” that John Hyre and I did regarding subject-to transactions and wraps. One of the first action takers wrote me shortly after he...
Here are some of the changes coming to retirement plans due to the SECURE Act 2.0. By John Bowens, Director, Head of Education and Investor Success, Equity Trust Company President Biden signed the 2023 Consolidated Appropriations Act, an Omnibus Bill, on December 29, 2022. Included in this bill is the SECURE 2.0 Act (SECURE Act 2.0), a set of provisions related to...