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- March 13, 2022
Pittsburgh (Stupidly) moves
forward with rental inspection program. This will cause more of a rental
housing shortage, and the politicians will pretend that we caused the
problem.
https://www.wesa.fm/politics-government/2022-03-01/pittsburgh-moves-forward-with-rental-property-inspection-program
Penn Dot is going add toll stations to 9 bridges this year, to help pay for
bridge upkeep. yay
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/penndot-to-add-nine-toll-stations-on-pennsylvania-bridges-by-august/ar-AAUBwYe?ocid=uxbndlbing
The County Executive’s Office announced changes to the Emergency Rental
Assistance Program (ERAP) earlier this week.
https://covidrentrelief.alleghenycounty.us/erap-updates/
New ...
- January 16, 2022
The Pittsburgh real estate market: Stats & trends for 2022 By Jeff Rohde
The fierce demand in the Pittsburgh real estate market has begun to slow, creating potential opportunity for investing in rental property in the Steel City. According to local real estate experts, the biggest reason why there is less competition is that many ...
- January 15, 2022
This week is all about learning to buy with other people’s money. If you master this powerful tool, you will never have to walk away from a profitable deal again.
I strongly encourage you all to come to the main meeting on Tuesday night at 7 PM to learn how to LEGALLY raise all of ...
- December 19, 2021
December REIA Meeting and Christmas Party. All are welcome.
This is my favorite meeting of the year. As always feel free to show off your baking skills. I am always amazed by the cookies etc that real estate investors come up with
This meeting will be both fun and educational.
This is ...
- December 19, 2021
We won’t be hosting the creative finance meeting for the next several weeks due to holiday celebrations and family travel. Look for an announcement in early January when we restart the Sunday Creative finance meetings.
- November 14, 2021
A Message from Dwan & Bill Twyford
What is you 2022 FOCUS? Cash In A Flash Real Estate Investor Summit™ At the CASH IN A FLASH Real Estate Summit™ they will show you how to run an ETHICAL, FAIR, and PROFITABLE REAL ESTATE INVESTING BUSINESS that WILL make you a multi-millionaire, TOO!
It’s sad that ...
- September 2, 2021
Pittsburgh REIA is partnering up with Equity Trust to offer you a FREE self directed IRA training.
Our next Virtual Self-Directed IRA/401(k) Mastery Class is on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:00 PM ET.
You’ll have the opportunity to leave this Workshop with:
How real investors from across the country are keeping more profits ...
- September 1, 2021
I am not sure how well this correlates to the overall health of the region but it sure sounds bad
PITTSBURGH Only 16% of Downtown Offices are Occupied, Report Shows
As Labor Day approaches, the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Reactivation Metrics show Downtown office buildings’ slow return to an in-person ...
- August 29, 2021
We all know how terrible it can be when the judge doesn’t understand the law or worse when they foolishly believe that landlords are bad people who exploit the poor renters. This is a chance for us to get one of our own on the bench.
Elect Felicia Jezewski Santillan
...
- August 28, 2021
Five families
S.C unit # 1 single mom 1 child no pets Sec 8 Tenant portion will change in October She gave a 60 day notice a few weeks ago in advance of her lease renewal Current rent $ 671 100 % HAP Is open to Penn HIlls and surrounding, possibly Carrick Red Cross ...
- August 15, 2021
Our next monthly meeting will be on August 17th and we will be back In Person!
Hope to see you there.
View Agenda Here
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- July 4, 2021
Hopefully this glorious day will be a good omen for your future financial freedom. Today we celebrate the legacy of the brave men who founded America. Those men who rose up against unjust tyrants who sought to oppress them. The risked their lives to bring about a more perfect union. A ...
- April 18, 2021
Help for landlords – landlord tenant mediation might be your golden ticket to resolving tenant disputes including dealing with non-paying tenants, and tenants who can’t pay.
Our main speaker will be Brenda Harris from Just Mediation
Just Mediation Pittsburgh is a nonprofit dedicated to helping landlords and tenants find solutions to housing disputes.
...
- April 12, 2021
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
I got Andy Heller to do one more 45 min long QnA Presentation about buying mortgage foreclosures. I have had a lot of REIA member questions on this topic. Rather than me stumble through the answers, I decided to bring the expert back one more time
...
- April 12, 2021
Hi Josh – I hope all is well.
I have some special, unpublished rates on commercial financing. This includes 5+ unit residential properties, mixed-use buildings, and straight commercial. 80% LTV – No points/origination percentage fees. 5,7, and 10 year balloon rates with 20 years amortization! $250,000 minimum loan amounts. I ...
- April 12, 2021
Hi Josh! I work for a temporary relocation housing company in the Pittsburgh area.
I am reaching out to you regarding possible temporary housing in the McKees Rocks areas! Moon Township is also an area of interest because of my clients work commute!
My cell phone is (724)600-5094 for any landlords ...
- April 8, 2021
Pennsylvania drops teleworking mandate, now only ‘highly encourages’ it Alison Beam, Pennsylvania’s acting secretary of the Department of Health. COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
By Paul J. Gough – Reporter, Pittsburgh Business Times
Pennsylvania on Sunday will lift the mandate for many businesses to telework and now says the practice is only “highly ...
- April 8, 2021
Just Mediation Pittsburgh offers free, confidential, and voluntary mediation services to landlords and tenants in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County.
What is Mediation?
An opportunity to resolve housing disputes outside of court Good for both landlords and tenants A conversation with the other person, guided by a neutral mediator A chance ...
- April 7, 2021
As of April 1st, the utility shutoff moratorium is over. Utilities subject to the Pennsylvania Utility Commission’s regulations may begin shutting off utilities for delinquent accounts.
Households having difficulty paying their rent and/or utilities should seek assistance through the Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program. Find out how to ...
- April 7, 2021
Critical Update:
CDC Extends Eviction Moratorium to June 30, 2021!
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announcement today of the extension of the federal eviction moratorium was timed with the release of the The Biden-Harris Administration’s Multi-Agency Effort to Support Renters and Landlords.
The White House Fact Sheet indicates ...
- March 9, 2021
Pittsburgh REIA member with property for sale:
I have a townhouse I’d like to sell quickly in Clairton…just inspected and has occupancy permit. 3 bedroom and should rent Sec 8 for $700-750/month. $15k Thanks, Dan Murphy (djtmurph13@aol.com)
- March 9, 2021
The Pittsburgh REIA Commercial Real Estate Group meets again on Tuesday, March 9th @ 6:30PM EST.
This month, Joe Sangimino from Whitetail Properties is going to talk about opportunities in land investing –
investment and income producing strategies from farming, ranching, hunting, recreation, timber rights, mineral rights, and other related services. ...
- February 26, 2021
See the article below. I have a call into a potentially friendly City Council Person, who is under the impression that landlords have been getting paid all through COVID. We know this is wrong but I need to hear specifics from people who tried to use gov programs and hit a ...
- February 14, 2021
Let me start off by wishing you all Happy Valentines Day.
There will not be a creative finance meeting this Sunday.
This Tuesday the 16th at 7 PM I am going to teach an online class about how to buy houses with no money by taking over the mortgage of someone ...
- February 14, 2021
Josh,
I have had a similar suspect situation with a rental contract. An individual, claiming to be from the Philippines, sent a certified check drawn on a Texas bank, in an amount well over what I was asking to cover first month & security. He asked that I cash the check ...
- February 14, 2021
Good afternoon Josh-
I am helping a friend sell his flooring.
He has 1000 Sq Ft of Oak floating flooring and will be taking it up in the next 2-3 week and would like to sell for $1.50 sq ft or best offer.
He is located in the Robinson area. This would be ...
- February 9, 2021
7 Ways to Flip Houses With No Money by Mike LaCava
Newbie real estate investors often ask how to flip houses with no money. And to them, it might feel like a stupid question: There’s no way you can get started flipping houses without at least a little money of your ...
- February 9, 2021
This came in from a REIA member.
Hey Josh,
So below is the outline of the events; hopefully some other real estate investors can learn some of the lessons from this that will help them in the future. I will keep the name of the buyer and the closing company out of ...
- January 12, 2021
This month’s topic is “7 Major Advantages that Commercial Real Estate has over Residential RE (that you probably haven’t heard of before)”.
That’s a long title, but I assure you, we’re going to go beyond what most people talk about when they think about the differences between commercial and residential real ...
- January 12, 2021
We have Equity Trust geared up for to do TWO webinars for us this month.
Learn how to make money tax free inside of a retirement account. This is also where a large part of the private lenders come from. These free seminars can help take you to the next level ...
- December 20, 2020
New Eviction Rules to Go Into Effect Jan. 1 By: Brian Carter, Esq. on December 18th, 2020 in Legal Issues
Whenever a landlord seeks to evict a tenant for whatever reason, the eviction request must be decided by a judge. Once the judge issues a decision to evict a tenant, the ...
- November 14, 2020
My name is Lamont and I work at Action Housing in Pittsburgh. I am reaching out to you personally today regarding the Landlord / Tenant Mediation Program that Action Housing is working along with Just Mediation Pittsburgh. We are starting a campaign to get the word out to Landlords and Property ...
- November 14, 2020
Turnkey Glassport Rental – Only $26,200!
Property Address: 1044 Delaware Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045
With a long-term tenant in place (who wants to stay), this stable rental property will pay for itself in a few short years. Recent updates to the property include a newer furnace, newer hot water tank, updated kitchen ...
- November 10, 2020
The next Pittsburgh REIA Commercial Real Estate Group Meeting will be Tuesday, November 10th @ 6:30PM. Video and call in instructions are located at the end of this invite.
Only 2 more meetings before the end of 2020…..Bring your deals, questions, and anything else you’d like to discuss on Tuesday.
This is an ...
- November 10, 2020
2415 Ridge Rd, South Park, PA 15129
Starting Price: $88,000 Details: 4 Bedroom 2 Baths 1,425 sqft 2 Car Garage Built in 1970 ARV: Between 230,000-250,000
Go ahead and click this link for more details, pictures, and contact information: https://mailchi.mp/ee7e998fcce2/south-park-opportunity-big-profit-flip
Please email sellpittsburghhomefast@gmail.com or text Clayton at 724-708-6677 for more information
- November 10, 2020
Breaking News: SEC Approves Changes to Crowdfunding Laws Adam Gower
On November 2, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved increasing the maximum raise under Regulation Crowdfunding from $1.07 million to $5 million—a significant acknowledgment of the success of equity crowdfunding.
SEC Amends Security Act of 1933 Following are some of the other ...
- October 11, 2020
At our next online meeting Tuesday Oct 20th. 7 PM
LEARN FROM THE BEST BY THE BEST! BILL TWYFORD & DWAN BENT-TWYFORD
The Twyfords have personally bought and sold over 2,000 properties, invested millions of dollars in commercial property, coached 1,000’s of students through successful real estate deals, and have ...
- October 11, 2020
Hey Josh!
I hope you and the family are doing well. Thank you so much for all that you have done for everyone in the group with keeping things going throughout the Worldwide Chaos.
At the end of the month, I will be traveling to Ocala FL for Robyn Thompson’s ...
- October 11, 2020
Need a Key Machine? Do you want to be able to make your own keys?
One of our members is selling a key machine used for his tenants
Contact Josh if interested $125
PittsburghREIA@aol.com
- October 4, 2020
David Stevens looks into his mortgage crystal ball
September 23, 2020, 2:08 pm By David Stevens
Let me be contrarian: Get ready, because mortgage rates are going to rise in 2021. Now before you respond, just read the rest as to why.
The Mortgage Bankers Association in its most recent forecast sees two ...
- October 3, 2020
Up to 4.2 Million Renters are Likely to Seek Eviction Protection Under CDC Order
September 29, 2020 By: Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control issued an Agency Order(link is external) that landlords or other persons with the legal right to pursue eviction should ...
- October 2, 2020
Here are two opportunities we have.
1011 Main Street, Irwin, PA 15642
Property Details:
2/3 BR / 2 BA
Built 1900
1,200 SF
Property Description:
This Irwin house is in a pristine location. You’re less than a mile from Norwin high school and RT 30 and a few minutes from 76. Add to that the strong comps in the area of 3 ...
- October 2, 2020
Sept 11, 2020 By SmartMove
Taking on the role of “landlord” is no small task. Renting out a house comes with its fair share of responsibilities and challenges, especially when you consider that being an independent landlord may not be your full-time job. There’s plenty to contend with: marketing your ...
- September 26, 2020
12 Reasons Why Rental Properties Are the Best Investment Brandon Turner
1. You can purchase it using leverage. Rental properties are great because you can borrow the bank’s or someone else’s money to increase the potential return.
This is known as leverage.
In other words, you don’t need to have 100 percent of ...
- September 23, 2020
Before you read this article, I want you to think about something. The article makes that case that chaos is about to happen in the real estate world. For us investors, chaos can be good. There will be people selling at big discounts, but there will also be investors buying at ...
- September 12, 2020
Pittsburgh REIA Meeting is Tuesday Sept 15 at 7 PM to approximately 9 PM
Accounting might not be the sexiest topic but cash is. If you want to keep more of your cash, then you want to get in on this web meeting.
I have two CPA’s on the line ...
- September 12, 2020
“Pennsylvania’s Clean Slate law was the first in the country to seal criminal records through an automated process. One year in, over 35 million cases have been sealed!”
I can’t imagine any way that this will be a good thing for us. I am not sure how much info has been ...
- September 7, 2020
The Pittsburgh REIA Commercial Real Estate Group will meet on Tuesday, September 8th @ 6:30 PM. Video conference and call in details are below.
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/987039269
You can also dial in using your phone. United States: +1 (872) 240-3412 Access Code: 987-039-269
This ...
- September 7, 2020
Hello Pittsburgh Real Estate Investors
My name is J. Scott Scheel, CEO of CommercialAcademy.com.
My team and I are on a mission to change an additional 50,000 lives through the amazing opportunities offered by Commercial Real Estate.
I’ve got a personal invitation for you.
I’m teaching a special FREE Webinar for anyone ...
- August 25, 2020
The commissions in real estate are under attack right now. We are in the age of…….Innovate or DIE!!! We help real estate professionals bring more value to their tenants/clients through a partnership with the world’s largest direct seller of telecommunications, energy and other essential services!!
Through a simple ...
- August 13, 2020
Presumptive Democratic nominee is going after 1031 exchanges By Rich Bockmann
Joe Biden went after one of the real estate industry’s favorite tax benefits Tuesday when he proposed funding a child- and elderly-care spending platform by closing off a loophole used by property investors.
The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee proposed eliminating ...
- August 13, 2020
The PPP program forgiveness/repayment deadline is nearing. Accurate and complete information is required in order for the loan to be forgiven completely/partially.
If you need help making sure that you get your loan forgiven, reach out and ask at the email below.
Thank you Quentin Painter, Esquire q.painter460@gmail.com
- August 13, 2020
Registration is now open for the August 15th webinar on buying mortgage notes, This is back by popular demand. If you are interested in PASSIVE income, this is for you !!!
I have the nation’s leading experts on buying and selling notes, doing a full day webinar for us. You ...
- August 13, 2020
Duplex Rental Property 4713 Penn Way, Mckeesport, PA 15132 $60KGreat Rental Income Option in a Duplex. Monthly income = $1300!! Recent updates. Brick Structure Asphalt roof. Quiet Neighborhood. Cash Deal Preferred. Call or Text Shawn at: 412-401-1082.
Duplex Rental Property 1814 Converse St., Mckeesport, PA 15132 $50KGreat Rental Property Opportunity! Upstairs, Downstairs Duplex. Both ...
- August 4, 2020
I know a LOT of you are excited about notes and learning how to buy discounted mortgages as a passive investment strategy. So I talked to the folks at Note School and they will do another seminar for us. I explained to them, that we had a bunch of people who couldn’t ...
- August 3, 2020
I had an interesting conversation this week on the subject of wealth. What makes real wealth and what does it look like?
I noticed a long time ago that you can’t judge the wealth of someone just by looking at them. Some of the wealthiest people I have ever met, dress like ...
- July 31, 2020
This is for those of you who missed this fantastic webinar. Larry did a lot of teaching, and he shared a lot of information. The entire thing is over 5 hours of pure education. You would normally have to spend a lot of money to get this, but Larry is a friend ...
- July 31, 2020
I am in contact with several real estate lawyers who want to come on and teach you. The problem is that nobody knows what you want to learn. So if there is a subject that you think a lawyer could teach, please reach out to me. PittsburghREIA@aol.com
- July 31, 2020
Buyer backed out due to COVID-19 related financial issues.
Address is 6640 Marietta St. Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Asking price is $29,999 – recently lowered from $40k in April ’20. Comps are close to $200,000. It’s up on a hill and has a great view of the Allegheny river. It needs a full ...
- July 24, 2020
Pittsburgh REIA was fortunate to have Larry Harbolt speak at the July Meeting this week. Below is a link to the recording of the meeting in case you missed it or want to revisit it.
Recording of July Meeting with Larry Harbolt
- July 11, 2020
Zillow about to charge $10 per week per rental listing in PA. Get out of here. Greedy company doing the same thing they’ve been doing. DONT PARTICIPATE IN THIS MONEY GRAB Facebook Marketplace, Posting in Facebook Groups, Blasting through Cozy (Realtor, Doorsteps), Zumper, etc.
They all give us better rental leads than ...
- July 11, 2020
Pittsburgh REIA is happy to announce that we have a two-part webinar from my friend Larry Harbolt. Larry is a legend among real estate investors.
He will do a 2 hour seminar on our regular meeting night. July 21st from 7-9 PM. He will also do a full day seminar ...
- July 4, 2020
Today is July 4th, American Independence Day, and one of my favorite holidays. Independence Day has it all. Great History, food, beverages, fireworks, and friends.
In honor of Independence Day, I want to make a special offer to all of you, who wish to be independent.
...
- July 4, 2020
I have to tell you the Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. It is a holiday that is uniquely American and it reminds us of our heritage as the greatest nation in the history of this planet.
It all starts with this simple yet unique statement in the preamble ...
- June 30, 2020
A study done by Dr. Walter Calvert, funded by the National Science Foundation, revealed some startling statistics about human beings and worry. Here’s what he found:
30% of our worries are about events in the past 40% of the things we worry about never happen 12% of our worries are unfounded health ...
- June 30, 2020
IS YOUR EVICTION CASE IN THE WRONG COURT? By Rob Xides
Most experienced landlords in Pennsylvania believe that they understand eviction law. It requires notice to the tenant, followed by a Complaint and a hearing before the District Magistrate. The tenant can be evicted if the landlord wins their hearing ...
- June 30, 2020
Hi I’m looking for landlords that may have some extra parking where I could park my food truck. Its a Chevy P30 which fits in a normal parking spot but is around 14′ tall. Looking to pay around $80/month and would be happy to serve tenants once the truck is up ...
- June 30, 2020
849 6th St, Verona , PA 15147
4Br/1 Ba, on nice lot in Stable up and coming neighborhood,
Needs Upgrades but has good bones. Some work started. Owner relocating.
Potential resale at $130k
Asking $69,900.00 or better.
Clean Contract Only: No Financing , As-Is, Inspections informational only.
Contact Dan Korn: 410-340-5553 ( Owners ...
- June 21, 2020
The cash flow game has been on hold since covid hit. We will bring it back as soon as we can find a place host. For those of you who haven’t played before. The cash flow game is a sub group of Pittsburgh REIA, where our very own Kathryn Schimmel ...
- June 21, 2020
Happy Father’s Day to all of the dads out there and to all of the father figures who are investing in the lives of kids!
In honor of Father’s day, I have an article with crime data that indicates the importance of fathers. https://www.unitedfamilies.org/child-development/fatherlessness-poverty-and-crime/
- June 21, 2020
This is from Indiana and doesn’t apply to us, but it is nice to see a smart legislature at work.
Municipal utilities will no longer be allowed to make landlords pay when tenants default on their bills June 18, 2020 | By Isaac Gleitz TheStatehouseFile.com
INDIANAPOLIS—A new law that lets landlords off the ...
- June 21, 2020
The shelter-in-place orders have had a significant impact on most of us, but one of the biggest changes for many people is that they are being asked to work from home. While most of us will go back to our regular workplace as quickly as society eases back to normal, ...
- June 21, 2020
FROM NY – Another place I am glad that I don’t own any property
Sex for Rent? Millions of Tenants Face Eviction
By Headline Wealth – June 13, 2020
“He’s heard complaints from tenants who have been asked to exchange sex for rent…”
(Associated Press) Jeremy Rooks works the evening shift at ...
- June 21, 2020
Matt Faircloth
A hot conversation topic in today’s real estate community is the potential emergence of the next foreclosure crisis due to COVID-19. Why? Because people are comparing the last housing crash that occurred in 2008-2009 to today’s situation.
While the two periods share some similarities, like a high ...
- June 21, 2020
Our very own Jim Rauber sent us these ones. He has a connection with a banker, and these are bank repo properties. If you are interested in these, make sure you mention Jim’s name. So he keeps on getting these notices before the public !!!
From what I can tell, these are ...
- June 21, 2020
I don’t even know how to classify this first story. It is super weird. It is also terrible if you live in California (the state). I can also say it is fantastic because I don’t live in CA and I don’t own anything in that cursed state. ———-
This is from the ...
- June 9, 2020
Note- this just got signed into law, it is official !!
hy Changes To PPP That Are About To Become Law Will Help Borrowers Obtain Loan Forgiveness Megan GormanSenior Contributor Personal Finance I write about achieving wealth and how it intersects with our lives.
Paycheck Protection Plan or PPP loan borrowers are breathing ...
- June 9, 2020
JUDGE’s CHAMBERS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF BEAVER COUNTY THIRTY-SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
TO: Members of the Beaver County Bar Association FROM: Judge James Ross Dispossessions/ Evictions DATE: June 1, 2020 BEAVER, PENNSYLVANIA
President Judge Mancini issued an Extended Administrative Order on May 6, ...
- June 9, 2020
The legislation prompted a fierce debate between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party.
Late Wednesday night, the Senate passed the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act on a 67-to-31 vote. No Republican Senators voted against the legislation, and 16 Democrats and one Independent voted for it.
The legislation would ...
- May 31, 2020
PANDEMIC 1031 EXTENSIONS
The following information is based on a “plain language” reading of IRS Notice 2020-23. It is important for you to discuss with your tax advisor how it applies to your specific situation.
Do I qualify for COVID-19 extensions?
If you are in a current exchange and either your original ...
- May 31, 2020
Opening up to Green is a really good step, and it will help PA business survive. On a down note, nothing about the green phase sounds like we are going to have a real in person meeting anytime soon. My guess is August but things can change quickly.
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Pittsburgh, Western ...
- May 28, 2020
I know I have my rose colored glasses on here but I am really looking forward to being able to meet in person again. I think of all of the lock down stuff, I miss restaurants the most. I do a ton of meetings/ meet ups in restaurants. Sometimes with groups, ...
- May 28, 2020
Rehabbing and Wholesaling Sub Group
THE LAST Zoom Meeting This Saturday. Weekly Meeting. THE LAST ONE, FOR NOW!!!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82015859235
In mid March I starting doing these weekly meetings on Saturday’s. The promise was that I would do them each week as long as this shutdown went on. Well, for the real estate industry ...
- May 25, 2020
In short, memorial day is a day set aside to remember the brave Americans who went off to war and didn’t come back. The young men and women who gave up their lives so we could live in the greatest nation on Earth.
Below is one of the greatest Memorial ...
- May 24, 2020
There will be no Sunday creative finance meeting this weekend. Memorial day is too important.
In the near future, we will test out an in person creative finance meeting at some local park. It might even be the following Sunday if the weather cooperates. As much as I love doing zoom ...
- May 24, 2020
It is official, as of last week (sorry for the delay) but PA has become the 50th state to realize that real estate is an essential business
Governor Wolf Announces Real Estate Industry May Conduct Limited Business Transactions Statewide May 19, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf today announced that starting today, ...
- May 24, 2020
This is the recording that many of you have been asking for
We had an amazing broadcast May 19th with a social media expert who helps real estate investors land killer off market deals running ads.
Here’s what fellow members had to say live:
“this is priceless”
“I’m learning a ton ...
- May 17, 2020
On Friday, May 15th, the SBA issued the Loan Forgiveness Application that will be used by PPP borrowers to determine and report how much of their PPP loan will be forgiven.
Most readers know that the Payroll Protection Program loans are extended based upon 2½ months of payroll, health insurance and ...
- May 15, 2020
This weeks zoom call has MOVED TIMES!! 9:30AM.
Rehab Property Tour. A few months ago we did a tour of a project that had just started. It is a huge house in Coraopolis. Well after some issues and delays the house is done and selling in the next week or 2. ...
- May 15, 2020
I am excited to announce a special topic for our May 19th event that you don’t want to miss…
We’ve got the Inc 500 Award winning team on deck to show us how to use Social Media ads to land killer off market deals.
You can register for the event here now: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BoeJN4bGS5mnzITTtRLs_w
...
- May 15, 2020
The IRS and most states have moved their filing and payment deadlines to July 15, 2020. However, some states have deadlines that differ from the new IRS deadline. We are reaching out to remind you to check your state filing and payment deadline information. More Information on State Deadlines ...
- May 15, 2020
© Andy Jacobsohn for The Wall Street Journal
Wall Street’s wager on high-earning suburban renters is paying off, and it is raising its stakes.
Investors are flocking to America’s mega landlords, drawn by signs the companies that emerged from last decade’s foreclosure crisis owning huge pools of rental houses ...
- May 15, 2020
Rental executives say some recent move-ins chose to rent instead of buy given the economic uncertainty. Others have leased houses to get out of apartment buildings, given the contamination risks associated with close living.
“You have this squeeze from both sides,” said Amherst’s Mr. Flahive. The executives say it is unclear ...
- May 15, 2020
There is some really good stuff on here. Imagine if you had all the money you ever needed to do your deal. I am about to raise some private money myself, this is really powerful.
We had Alan Cowgill do 90 minutes on the subject. Alan is the best private ...
- May 12, 2020
Here is the pricing details and coupon code. Our meeting recording is also included.
ROI-Muse Total Access Package (Commercial and Residential) Subscription: Yearly Regular Price: $360/year Pittsburgh REIA Price: $147/year (only $12.25 per month) Discount: 59% Coupon Code: JOSHC147
Direct Sign up Link
Demo Recording Link
Regards, Joseph James President ...
- May 11, 2020
Commercial group meeting tomorrow
The Pittsburgh REIA Commercial Group will meet on Tuesday, May 12th starting at 6:30PM. The video link and dial in number are listed below.
We will continue talking about how recent events are affecting our real estate investments and all of our direct and indirect businesses. ...
- May 10, 2020
Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers out there. I wish you nothing but the best on your one day off this year. Today is a day to relax and enjoy your family, not a day to work. So do your best to kick back and let other people cater ...
- May 8, 2020
When: Tonight @ 7 PM (May 8, 2020)
What: software demo by ROI Muse
Where: online webinar (click to register)
Who: ROI Muse is a software company that created a deal and property analysis program to help new investors evaluate the profit potential of rentals, flips, and commercial real estate
see you ...
- May 8, 2020
Pittsburgh Investors,
First, we hope you are well and healthy and soon you will be able to move around again.
We do have to tell you our Lifetime Members are still making money (BIG Money) during this pandemic.
Our CATS system is being utilized by us (In W. PA) and others around the country daily.
Today is the ...
- May 8, 2020
Governor Tom Wolf was joined by Attorney General Josh Shapiro today to announce that he signed an executive order that protects Pennsylvanians from foreclosures or evictions through July 10. The action builds on a Pennsylvania Supreme Court order which closed court eviction proceedings until May 11 and ensures no renter or ...
- May 8, 2020
I am very excited to announce our newest Pittsburgh REIA benefit. These guys do it all so you don’t have to try and do a half assed job, or pay someone who has no idea what they are doing. These guys are real estate people who happened to create a web ...
- May 6, 2020
Creative finance webinar recording for you
Again, we had more people who wanted to be on the webinar than the speakers system could handle. For the creative finance webinar, we could only handle 100 and we had 155 signed up.
Here is a link to anyone who wants to watch the ...
- May 6, 2020
A quick look at what we have coming down the pike
I also have a company that can do a “done for you” internet marketing campaign” for sellers, renters, and private money
Lastly, I am trying to set up a deal with a company that will build websites for anyone who wants one.
Feel free to ...
- May 5, 2020
We had a full house Saturday and more people who wanted to be on the call. This is great for a couple of reasons. First, a lot of you are using this time to your advantage and learning as much about how we are going to make money after the lock down ...
- May 5, 2020
A large group of ISIS fighters in Iraq are moving down a road, when they hear the voice of an American from behind a sand dune, “Hey you scumbags! One Marine is better than ten wimpy ISIS fighters!”
The ISIS commander quickly orders 10 of his best men over to the ...
- May 5, 2020
The Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania has released a Landlord Toolkit to provide a framework of tools and resources for small- and large-scale landlords as they face rental income losses and general uncertainty.
The toolkit offers a solutions-focused approach of strategies that can be implemented immediately to manage the situation and buy ...
- April 30, 2020
Shannon Staley and Sons were able to help serve several REIA members just this month.
As a quick reminder, Steve Daniele own Shannon Staley and Sons Construction, a 52 employee (not subcontractors) construction service provider to residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Dave Caruso brought us back to REIA last year and ...
- April 30, 2020
There are two ways to view the news lately. I tend to look at them and find the silver lining. For every person in trouble, about to be a motivated seller, there is a buyer who is about to get a great deal. The news stories of economic collapse only tell part ...
- April 30, 2020
Lots of PPG paint cans – discounted $2 each Commercial paint sprayer $400 misc tools, power mowers, etc Key machines – to make your own keys Lots of locks, various types including commercial used appliance blind cutting machine steam boilers and parts used appliances office furniture and cabinets
All in Oakland
If ...
- April 30, 2020
I thought this article was interesting for two reasons. First it illustrates how badly some people in this market segment are hurting. As real estate investors, we have been trained to have more than one exit strategy, and anyone who has been a PittsburghREIA member for long would know not ...
- April 30, 2020
I know when you read this headline it sounds like we are all facing doom. I am a glass half full kind of guy and I have a strong belief that you can think your way out of any crisis.
What if we could turn this chaos into an advantage?
On one ...
- April 30, 2020
Alan is the best educator in the nation on raising private money. He covers all of the important bit that will keep you from getting into trouble with the law. You might want to print this out and put it on your refrigerator
Raising Private Money ...
- April 30, 2020
This is a really weird time. It is quite literally unprecedented.
At times, I am super excited about the future of everyone on this email list. I am also worried about whole herds of my friends and neighbors.
I am spending much of my lock down time, trying to find new ways ...
- April 30, 2020
Lastly, anyone who goes to the PittsburghREIA.com website will notice that we are making some changes to the site. We are bringing in more functionality with the goal of making it easier for you all to access information. In the not too distant future, you will notice cosmetic changes to our emails, and ...
- April 30, 2020
I am really excited about this one.
What if they could find you motivated sellers, probate leads, pre foreclosure, and private lenders. All in a done for you format. Would that be pretty exciting?
I hope so, because that is what the main speaker at our May 19th webinar/meeting will be talking ...
- April 30, 2020
I have been trying to get a feel for how various lenders are doing during the lock down. I got this email from our very own Ron Manges of First National Bank. It sounds like they are ready to lend.
Hello Josh.
Thank you for the recent phone call, and ...
- April 28, 2020
This Saturday (5/2) please join us at 10AM. We have a very special guest lined up. Joining us will be Chuck Biter and his wife Gina. Chuck and Gina are investors from Tennessee. Chuck is also a general contractor.
Why are they joining us you may ask…. well they both also work very ...
- April 27, 2020
Lastly, I am really enjoying sending out book suggestions. If you are
interested in the legal aspects of real estate, there is a company
called NOLO. That make very good books on a variety of topics. I just
ordered their book on foreclosure so I can brush up on foreclosure laws
in all 50 states.
Here is a link to ...
- April 27, 2020
I have a request from a REIA member who is looking to raise some money to buy a property.
Email me directly if you are interested in learning more about this loan opportunity and I will connect you – PittsburghREIA@aol.com
“josh,
I’m about to close a deal, but my funding fell through, because COVID
too spooky. I need $15k ...
- April 27, 2020
Our next creative finance teachers will be Jon and Stephanie Iannotti
They will be going into the nitty gritty of negotiating, deal structure, and exotic techniques like wrap around mortgages.
This one will be on the April 30th at 7pm.
Register Here
- April 27, 2020
Yesterday
was a really good webinar on notes. I am working on getting the
recording of that seminar. I am not sure how successful that endeavor
will be. National speakers tend to be sort of prickly about recording
their events. Wish me luck.
This is really powerful stuff. I would guess that less than 1% of all
the real estate ...
- April 23, 2020
One of the most valuable things I learned from my time as a US Marine and working at the Department of Homeland Security was that no matter how bad things were, if you could think of something worse, you could be thankful that you weren’t in that worse situation.
A ...
- April 16, 2020
I recently ran across two articles from different perspectives, but both hitting the same number, 25%. My belief is that this number will grow the longer we are locked down. I have no idea when we should open up but I do know that real estate is about to change. Desperate ...
- April 16, 2020
PA Governor Wolfe is apparently discussing opening up the state with the Gov’s from NY, NY, CT, RI, and Delaware. Hopefully someone will mention that Western and Central PA are in a lot better shape than Eastern PA.
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PA legislation
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby ...
- April 16, 2020
Senior Housing Trends That Impact Real Estate Investors Holly Welles
If you’re a real estate investor, the ultimate goal is getting the most bang for your buck. The older population continues to grow across the U.S., and this generational shift creates new revenue streams to explore.
What trends dominate senior housing? ...
- April 16, 2020
If you are in the middle of a 1031 Exchange, here is some good news in the midst of these crazy times: the IRS has issued guidance (Notice 2020-23) providing time-constraint relief for Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges. Under this deadline extension language, it appears that any 45-day or 180-day deadline ...
- April 16, 2020
Your stimulus check might be coming sooner than you think
To combat the coronavirus pandemic’s harsh effect on the U.S. economy, including the nearly 17 million people who filed for unemployment benefits over the last three weeks, the Trump administration and congressional leaders rolled out a $2 trillion economic recovery ...
- April 16, 2020
It is with great regret that I inform you all that the management team of VerticalRent has decided to cease operations effective May 31st, 2020. This was not an easy decision to make. In the last 6 months, we have invested a tremendous amount of time and energy into countless ...
- April 16, 2020
I just wanted to share that we are exploding right now with everyone that does not have residual income, realizing that they NEED residual income. Here’s a message that you can share with the group.
If your Real Estate business and personal income is negatively impacted by COVID-19, I’m sure ...
- April 16, 2020
I got word from some more vendors who can help us do business
Attorney Ryan Bonner is up and working
Just a heads up, I am able to conduct closings and record documents in all counties around here. If anyone needs a closing attorney/agency, I can accommodate. Thanks, Josh.
Ryan K. ...
- April 16, 2020
Pittsburgh real estate market in the news
https://www.post-gazette.com/business/development/2020/04/09/Real-estate-flippers-sink-or-swim-in-uncharted-waters-during-pandemic/stories/202004060036?fbclid=IwAR2ZkLN6dYmbUvNCUHZranuTbAXrXpeLvoV9As9Qjkci_AOQYCsHlYjsQp8
- April 16, 2020
I reached out to a few of our vendor members.
The lawyers seem to be functioning normally for the most part. They can do some legal work for you but they cant file anything.
Closing companies seem to be sort of functioning but they cant record anything.
Some ...
- April 16, 2020
April 3, 2020
The Department of Housing and Urban Development announced Thursday the Federal Housing Administration will offer a tailored set of mortgage relief options to those with FHA-insured mortgages who are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and who are unable to make their payments.
Mortgage servicers may ...
- April 16, 2020
As much as I hate jobs, you do need one until your real estate investments can cover your monthly expenses. I just tripped across a local job that would be great for a real estate investor.
The Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority – Pittsburgh, PA 15222 $25.93 – $28.86 an hour ...
- April 16, 2020
Transactional Funding by Tod Snodgrass
Seasoned and experienced real estate wholesalers know how to find deep discount properties and put them under contract, but sometimes lack the 100% cash needed to successfully pull it off. To answer this dilemma, historically, wholesalers assigned (sold) the contract, during the escrow contingency period ...
- April 16, 2020
The Housing Alliance seeks information from landlords on the impact they are experiencing from COVID-19. Please use this 5 minute survey to share with us your challenges as well as the steps that you have taken or will be taking to work with tenants to address difficulty in paying rent.
...
- April 16, 2020
Under normal circumstances I can get this product for you, but times are not normal. You can still buy direct from the company.
People keep asking – what is Chlorine Dioxide (ClO2)?!?! And how does it work!?!?
We don’t know about you, but hearing a company tell us about their ...
- April 16, 2020
Let’s hope this stupidity doesn’t spread to PA
New York Legislators Introduce Bill To Cancel Rent for 90 Days for Workers Affected By Coronavirus Closures
Sen. Mike Gianaris (D–Queens) argues eviction moratoriums don’t go far enough to protect renters who’ve been put out of a job because of the virus.
(Erik ...
- April 16, 2020
For those of you that have followed my journey for a while, including the times when these emails were under the umbrella of Trinity National Holdings, you know I like to write these in my own words. Only once before, that I recall, was an entire column not originally crafted. ...
- April 16, 2020
How To Handle Rental Maintenance During COVID-19 BY BY THE EDITORS ON MARCH 27, 2020 MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE
How to handle rental maintenance, along with personal protective wear and equipment, was covered by Paul Rhodes, National Safety and Maintenance Instructor at the National Apartment Association Education Institute, during a ...
- April 16, 2020
Individuals Small Business Benefits How To Qualify Timing / Delivery
Stimulus Support X “$2,400 Check to Married Couples, $1,200 Check to Single Couples, $500 Per Child” “ If Married, Have $150,000 or less of income on 1040 If Single, Have $75,000 or less of income on 1040 Credit is Reduced 5% ...
- April 16, 2020
I believe that we can get in front of the problem and save ourselves a lot of pain, just be engaging the tenants and communicating with them BEFORE there is a problem. I hope this helps. This version of the tenant letter came from a REIA member. I have ...
- April 16, 2020
I know a LOT of you are worried about your tenants not paying rent. This seems like a pretty legitimate concern. A number of tenants wont have any income during the lockdown, or they might not have as much as they expected. This isn’t their fault, but it ...
- April 16, 2020
Starting off, if you want to track the virus progress, this site is amazing.
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
You can make yourself crazy looking at granular data down to the state level. You can track the infected numbers, the recovered numbers, and even the newest deaths you want to. ————————————————————————————-
This ...
- April 16, 2020
U.S. Steel delays 1.5 billion dollar investment in Mon Valley facility idling it in response to the Corona virus. This was going to be a big deal for the Mon Valley, hopefully it will get back on track after the lockdown.
- April 16, 2020
I have just signed a contract for one of my flips turned custom remodel. Bonus points for securing a sale during a pandemic?? She’s an attorney and sale date is May 31st, 2020 (or earlier – upon completion). When I originally borrowed for this project ($215k hard money lender has ...
- April 16, 2020
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Match energy intake to expenditure
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- April 16, 2020
Any businesses that are cash-strapped and could use some help during this very unusual time, I have some time available and can assist any company with their SBA loan applications or if they need other consulting assistance (cash flow projections/debt repayment options), I can do that as well.
We ...
- April 16, 2020
33% cash on cash -3-unit apartment 40k underpriced- “MORNINGSIDE” Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
With a purchase price of $266,000, you will be purchasing this property for $40,000 under market value.
Three unit apartment building is a class C property located in a class B neighborhood on the east side of Pittsburgh in the Morningside ...
- April 16, 2020
Section 8 inspections are still going on but with a twist. They now have the landlord filling out a self inspection form. See below
I was suppose to meet with the Section 8 representative tomorrow however the Covid-19 Pandemic has changed the way they check the apartments. No ...
- April 16, 2020
Shannon Staley and Sons Construction is a 52 employee (not subcontractors) construction service provider to residential, commercial, and industrial clients.
Because we choose to employ our labor, as opposed to subbing it out, our two primary deliverables are labor reliability and speed. Our labor goes where they are told to ...
- April 16, 2020
First…Set a schedule every day: and focus on this one word:
The word is EXERCISE:
Exercise your body: Get up and get moving. It helps your immune system and keeps the positive endorphins flowing in your brain to keep you from getting depressed: take a walk, get some fresh ...
- April 16, 2020
Before I get into a diatribe about cash flow reversal, I need to define what cash flow is. Cash flow is the cash that flows to your bank account every month from your rental income, after your expenses are paid. Cash flow is the safest metric to use when choosing an ...
- April 16, 2020
Global Derivatives: $1.5 Quadrillion Time Bomb By Stephen Lendman Global Research, August 24, 2015 Theme: Global Economy
When investing becomes gambling, bad endings follow. The next credit crunch could make 2008-09 look mild by comparison. Bank of International Settlements(BIS) data show around $700 trillion in global derivatives.
Along with credit default ...
- April 16, 2020
This current order is only for 2 weeks, and it mentions evicting people from their house, but unless I am missing something it doesn’t protect landlords from having their rental houses taken, you just cant kick the tenant or other occupant out. Hopefully this is just a blip and over ...
- April 16, 2020
During this period of volatility in the financial markets we have been receiving inquiries regarding the safety of the funds that we holding on behalf of our Exchange customers.
A major role of a Qualified Intermediary is to safeguard taxpayer funds during a 1031 Exchange. Since Qualified Intermediaries are not regulated ...
- April 16, 2020
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service are providing special payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The filing deadline for tax returns remains April 15, 2020. The IRS urges taxpayers who are owed a refund to file as quickly as possible. For those ...
- April 16, 2020
Legislation that could be good news for some of us
IF my reading of this bill is correct, it would let owners transfer property from their personal names to an entity name WITHOUT having to pay transfer tax. It is in committee at the moment but I can’t imagine a ...
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