2020 President Vince Malta addresses the REALTOR® commitment to equality, inclusion, restoring communities and impacting change.
NAR Introduces Implicit Bias Training for Realtor® Members, Associations
The National Association of Realtors® has begun circulating a new 50-minute implicit bias training video to its members and association staff.
Addressing Legal Concerns During COVID-19
Lesley Muchow, NAR Deputy General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs, examines legal best practices to help navigate through COVID-19.
FHA Requires COVID-19 Related Indemnification
FHA mortgagee letter requires lenders to provide 20 percent indemnification for up to two years on borrowers who go into forbearance due to COVID 19.
President Streamlines Infrastructure Permitting Process
President Trump recently issued an Executive Order (EO) to accelerate infrastructure investments in an effort to strengthen the economy and get people back to work.
NAR Writes White House
NAR sent a letter to the White House urging further relief during the pandemic. The letter included a number of provisions to help REALTORS® and real estate remain a strong force in our economy.
The Case For A Cost Segregation Strategy
Real Estate investors should talk with their CPA about whether they’re getting all the deductions in a post-tax reform world.
PPP Flexibility Act Passes Congress
The “PPP Flexibility Act†bill, passed by the U.S. Senate on June 3, amends the CARES Act to give more flexibility to PPP borrowers in how they can use their loan proceeds.
BiggerPockets Podcast 385: Once Homeless, Now Investing in an Expensive Market (With No Money of His Own) With Greg Gaudet
Flipping with no money down… in Hawaii? You heard that right.
Greg Gaudet actually considers himself “risk-averse” and still holds a full-time job, but he’s able to make nice chunks of change by hustling to find deals and managing rehabs for Brandon’s team on Maui.
Today, Greg walks us through his journey from “rock bottom,” including bouts with addiction and homelessness, to living the life of his dreams, buying a Porsche cash, and owning a handful of properties free and clear.
You’ll learn the right way to approach investing in condos, how to bring value to a potential partner or mentor, how Greg manages risk by keeping his living expenses low, and the mindset shifts that allowed him to 1) get clean and 2) “get out of his own way” in the real estate business.
This is truly one of the most powerful stories we’ve told on the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, and it’s guaranteed to get your wheels spinning!
Get Answers to COVID-19 Concerns Related to the Fair Housing Act
Wondering if COVID-19 qualifies as a disability under the Fair Housing Act? Can you ask consumers to answer questions about their health before working with them? Check out NAR’s guidance to help you answer questions on these issues.