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Updated about 9 years ago,

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Baylus D. Nicholson
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Pickens, SC
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I Guess I'm Sketchy?

Baylus D. Nicholson
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Pickens, SC
Posted

Good Day BP.

I have been trying to buy my first duplex for about a year now. my plans are to house hack it for 2 years or so then move on to a new one and then rent them both, But one thing is holding me back.BANKS! Some general info about me is my credit score is above 700, the only debts I have against me are my car and one credit card. here is any approximant look of my finances.

Income - $1,700/month

Debts - $309/month

Net - $1,391/month

I feel that I would be able to easily purchase a nice duplex in my area for about $75,000-$100,000 or $750/month in a mortgage. I have asked my local banks multiple times why they have turned me down, but non of them can give me a straight answer.

So I'm turned to you guys here at BP for advice. What can I do to assure banks that I am not a huge risk? If any of you have any tips or tricks to help me out I would really appreciate it.

Thank You. 

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