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Quentin West Down Payment for Seller-Financed Assisted Living Deal
17 July 2018 | 0 replies
I have a client that is interested in purchasing a large estate to use as an assisted living facility, but they aren't currently able to swing the down payment.
Benjamin Shull Stuck in the beginning... Looking for advice. Here's my story
23 July 2018 | 10 replies
As far as her grandpa and dad go I'm planning to have them help me with my down payment and then add value, and refi out.
Luke Slapa Banks won't approve me for a Cashout REFI!!!
26 July 2018 | 17 replies
There's a reason credit cards can't be used as down payments and the reason is that lenders want you to have skin in the game.
Matthew Cullen Tips for Buying in Seattle
10 August 2018 | 8 replies
At best, you should hope to break even after mortgage payment and owner-paid utilities. 
Roshan K. Appraisal coming in low, how to dispute?
20 July 2018 | 17 replies
That on top of the escrowed payment of 1 year of property taxes and insurance upfront (which was not disclosed to me, until I got a loan estimate) has also increased the down payment by $7,500.
Michael Szypulinski First Time Investor in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago.
18 July 2018 | 5 replies
I'd recommend paying down as much debt as you can as it's a guaranteed return and gives you flexibility once the payments are gone. 
Alyssa ODell Fourplex Zoning Question
17 July 2018 | 0 replies
It’s a four plex and the garage is being rented out as storage to non-live-in tenants.
John Conte Cleveland (Manhattan Beach/Waterloo)
24 July 2018 | 6 replies
I'll drop by the thread & drop my $.02 Much appreciated, a well informed 2 cents is the most valuable part of any down payment!
Frank Cannata MN - Looking at 4 plex, current owner does month to month only
27 July 2018 | 13 replies
whats your preferred method for collecting payment?
Mohammed S. Evaluating economics of a 6-plex construction in SE Houston
19 July 2018 | 8 replies
This doesn't seem to be too unreasonable, especially if you secure debt with a 10 year balloon payment.