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Nathan Weber Getting burned on BP?
31 August 2021 | 38 replies
Both conditions are curable. 
Daniel Gast Stepping in from the cornfields
31 August 2021 | 3 replies
While yes, I want to make money, I also want to provide safe, clean affordable housing for people currently living in my conditions I had to be raised in.I love reading/audio books!
Austin Lennox Pre-approval for refinancing on property i haven't bought yet?
27 August 2021 | 2 replies
Provide your w-2 2019 2020, IRS returns, paycheck stub, last month bank statements and the target amount you desire, type of property, condition of property, vesting
Brent Barnes How Do I Find Energy to Learn REI With a Full-time Job?
22 December 2021 | 57 replies
Now that "job" is just a trade of time for health insurance, PTO, and a vehicle for retirement.I see many people, after 30 years of working, find themselves looking forward to an "easier" time enjoying what they built.
Joshua Beeler How doe the Appraisal affect the down payment?
24 August 2021 | 5 replies
Hard Money Lending (HML) for this purpose.Conventional LendingWill Require a Down Payment in all scenariosWon't allow a rehab budget on a duplexDoes have a 30 year fixed rate optionMight not approve the property at all if it's in very rough condition or if 1 major thing is wrong (like a foundation or a roof)Can be cumbersome, 30 days to closeLow interest rateHard Money LendingWon't Require a Down PaymentWill allow rehabShort term money only (so you have to refinance if you are keeping the property)Doesn't care about condition since you will have the rehab included in the loanSuper easy, can close quicklyHigher rate and higher feesSo here's how this all plays out:Conventional lending - will require 25% down payment on a duplex investment property ($34,250 based on your numbers above) + closing costs ($7,000?) 
Carolyn Vejar Any recommendations for haz insurance for St. Louis Mo
25 August 2021 | 4 replies
Get a Licensed roofer to inspect it and give you a letter certifying it's condition, show this to the Ins.
Pablo Saracho when comping properties
24 August 2021 | 1 reply
Look at houses that sold in renovated condition that are similar.
Alex Rocha Creative ideas to buy a multi-family after first home?
24 August 2021 | 5 replies
Depending on the seller's condition, it may be a win win for both you and the seller.I am certain they are other creative finance options available that I must have missed, It may help some more if you connect with some of the investors in your area(via BP or your local meet up).Best of luck.
Patrick Chiles Are you willing to help the homeless?
9 April 2022 | 84 replies
It's sick and twisted.I would just like to have the government house those who are forever homeless AWAY from the towns, out in the country paid for by the taxpayers for the benefit of the taxpayers.Giving them a 'Hand Up" works for the short-term homeless people (those who have experienced some misfortune but can get back to normal with some help) but it seems like a large swath of them need to be "cared for" indoors by the government.If that is sick, twisted or smug, then so be it, but living outdoors on city streets will not cure their drug behavior or their mental illness either.There are two separate issues here:[1] "America" has a homeless problem.[2] The Homeless have drug problems and mental health issues.I am focusing on issue [1], you are focusing on issue [2].Just my 2 cents.
Casey Jahner How to raise rent on 8 plex
25 August 2021 | 2 replies
Maybe the units are in poor condition and they are properly priced at $500/month?