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16 January 2021 | 35 replies
This week paint, replacing doors, install kitchen counter top granite and a bunch of other misc items.
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6 January 2023 | 4 replies
Florida is a super diverse market and I am always striving to learn more….I take extreme pride in learning the inter workings of the many sub markets that make up the state.I have completed a handful of real estate projects ….and recently a commercial brrrr Reach out if you have any questions and best of luck!
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7 May 2013 | 18 replies
The down payment reserve account is fully documented for the borrower via a security agreement and is shown as a line item on the HUD closing settlement statement.
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24 January 2013 | 5 replies
In my experience, VA appraisals aren't any more stringent than FHA appraisals, but VA appraisers WILL generally look for repair items in addition to the appraisal.
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25 August 2017 | 20 replies
Here is a copy of my answer:Get out to Home Depot/Lowes and start pricing out material costs for all items of possible repair on a rehab.
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1 October 2010 | 17 replies
It is a very diverse continent so one has to select the right places and also become quite familiar with that place before taking the plunge.
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12 May 2013 | 22 replies
You deduct interest paid if you itemize.
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6 January 2023 | 0 replies
When it comes to crime statistics and area ratings, My #1 go-to is https://www.niche.com/places-t...I really like Niche because it not only gives a general area rating, but school ratings, crime, housing, diversity, and nightlight.
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1 January 2023 | 9 replies
For instance, knowing where the load-bearing walls are, knowing what types of tenants the property will attract, knowing the routing of plumbing & condition of the sewer main, knowing how noisy the street is, knowing that the house has a serious settling issue or water diversion problem, and--importantly--knowing how the property could be changed to force appreciation/rent.