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Jonathan G.
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15 year or 30

Jonathan G.
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Question, first deal. For a Single Family Home. What would you suggest, 15 year fixed or a 30 year fixed? Please tell me which one and why and also if you are willing positives or negatives if either. Thank you all so much.
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    @Jonathan G. - 30 year. As you grow your portfolio your DTI will become a bigger deal. With a 30 year mortgage the loan amount is lower so it takes up less of your DTI. You can always pay the amount of a 15 year if you want

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