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11 November 2024 | 4 replies
If you do 203k loan (FHA renovation loan), you can wrap the reno into the loan, but it is a bit complicated on the back end with the draws to the contactor.You are using a lot of book words that may not go together in real life so you want to start going to meetups in Des Moines and meeting other investors so you can see what they have done.
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14 November 2024 | 10 replies
There's no better person to follow right now.Check out Set for Life by Scott Trench.
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12 November 2024 | 11 replies
Since in Florida there's only one major insurance which is run by the state it's called Citizens they require an inspection in order to determine if they will insure you or not.And yes if the inspector gives your roof no life left this they will not insure you.
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11 November 2024 | 65 replies
My entire life pops up on google.
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11 November 2024 | 2 replies
Other option is giving a small portion of equity and splitting profits and ongoing costs evenly, but not sure how much equity to give or how to logistically buy their equity out later on if I want to keep the STR for life.
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14 November 2024 | 22 replies
It allowed him to keep the money he was willing to use for a down payment for emergencies, which made life as a homeowner less stressful.
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14 November 2024 | 15 replies
Be careful with FHA some loans will keep the PMI for the life of the loan.
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12 November 2024 | 7 replies
It’s to take advantage of the 2024 bonus depreciation rules which include 60% bonus in year 1 for any life classes less than 20 years.
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11 November 2024 | 12 replies
Renee, I'm a conservative investor, and so do not feel they are a match for me personally (for numerous reasons) so am not invested myself.
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4 November 2024 | 7 replies
Hello everyone!I am a 33-year-old from Washington State working in healthcare. I love to travel, try new things, and experience new cultures. I'm excited to join this community and learn more about investing. I'm star...