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8 November 2024 | 3 replies
These allrequire applicants to submit an acceptable Letter of Explanation addressing each specific issue and occurrence.Rental HistoryBecause a current landlord may say anything to get rid of a bad tenant out of desperation, we also requireinformation for the previous landlord of all applicants.
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12 November 2024 | 2 replies
. - Long term residential rentals: Primary interest to start building.
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8 November 2024 | 5 replies
Thanks to everyone for the explanation.
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11 November 2024 | 22 replies
I’d let him know that what he did was outrageous and demand an explanation for why he’d start a job without everything in writing.
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11 November 2024 | 9 replies
@Valentina Manzati Because financing an investment purchase is going to require at least 15% down, you're going to need to focus on a property that you can call your primary residence, meaning a 1-4 unit home you live in while renting out some of it, or a 1-4 unit home you live in for a year and then convert it to a rental.
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11 November 2024 | 4 replies
The Taxable Value is uncapped and equated to the SEV upon a sale or other transfer of property ownership, with limited exceptions.Homestead versus Non-Homestead Millage RatesCounties & cities in Michigan are allowed to set their own millage rates, with one restriction – a primary residence (Homestead) is exempt from up to 18 mills of school taxes on their Homestead property.
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12 November 2024 | 1 reply
It is typically your primary job.The 40 hr/week W-2 worker is going to have a hard time convincing an IRS agent they are meeting this threshold.STR loophole is a better path for my friends in this category.Once you finally cross the pro hurdle, you're not done!
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12 November 2024 | 5 replies
Definitely looking to start smaller, in the 2-4 unit range, but seeing what you put in your buy box helps me think about narrowing mine.Plan is for funds to primarily come from saving from my W-2 work and possibly utilizing equity from my primary residence, though that is something I would need to really plan out.
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14 November 2024 | 13 replies
Do you own a primary?
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9 November 2024 | 8 replies
I need a primary home for me and my child and dogs.