All Forum Posts by: Russell Brazil

Yes. Lender will make sure you dont open any new trade lines or have increases on your balances. Your credit score needs to stay relatively the same from application to closing. 

Maybe you are close to a black hole and have encountered a time dilation issue?

I have zero fees on my units when they are vacant. I pay a % of rent and a tenant placement fee

Most wholesalers are liars, scammers and predators. 

But that isnt all of them, just most. Honest ones....agents and investors have no problems with.

Appraisal means nothing. The day after you close, it will appraise for the sales price. 

No

I generally dont do sewer scopes unless there are trees in between the house and sewer line in the street. 

Could there be other problems not caused by trees? Absolutely. But what Ive also found is a sewer line can look perfectly good, and still spontaneously collapse anyways. Houses have problems....collapsed sewer lines are just one of many things that can happen. Usually costs me $5k to fix, not a big deal.

Hyattsville and surrounding areas are more affordable than other parts of the metro.  If I was looking in PG County, I think Hyattsville and College Park would be my main targets. I love Mt Ranier, but the property tax rate is crazy. High rental demand for room rentals in Hyattsville and College Park. But those renting rooms in the area, can be difficult to deal with.

This is highly market, and even location specific. Some markets solar panels may increase your value....others it has no affect...and in others it will drop your properties value. It is important to consult with a real estate agent with knowledge of how panels affect your properties value.

Google spreadsheet for me