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Sherrie Wilson Building an ADU.... cash-out refi OR am I missing something???
22 August 2024 | 5 replies
My mortgage would go up $781 for the next 30years,  the ADU income would more than cover & I hope to pay extra principal to cut my loan time -it's just I was hoping to pay off ADU within 5.5yrs- so that I can collect 'all' ADU income at that point <I'm fixed income & I lose 'some' personal income in 5yrs so trying to plan ahead on how to recoup that>.
Ankit Rathore Points buydown vs principal reduction with seller's credit
22 August 2024 | 5 replies
Here's why. 1) If you take 6K off the loan amount, it drops your payment $41.44 per month but, if you take the same 6K and buy down your rate by .375%, your payment drops $226.73 per month. 2) While experts are predicting the Feds will cut the Fed Fund Rate, that doesn’t have a direct correlation to mortgage rates.
Gp G. wooden retention wall
21 August 2024 | 9 replies
I have a wooden retention wall as attached which is about 30 year old I think from the time when this building was constructed, I have made slope down on right hand side corner last year for landscapers, tenants to go into ditch to cut the grass rather than leave it become mini forest with poison ivy plants as well there.
Donna Rundo DSCR Success Stories
21 August 2024 | 3 replies
The worst ones usually don't have any clear cut guidelines (a lot of the underwriters will make up their own rules if they do not like the deal), Suck at communicating (will reply days later), Push aggressive terms to get deals in and then switch them, and Not really motivated to get things done (they will adverse a loan without any hesitation). 
Cheryl Daniels Positive lead Dust Test
21 August 2024 | 1 reply
If the sample(s) that tested over the threshold were from under a window (which is the norm), you probably need to address the window frame/sill and I'd recommend just cutting to the chase and painting them. 
Tristan S. Tax Delinquent List Harris County Houston
22 August 2024 | 31 replies
After you find the list, are investors directly contacting the owners to cut a deal and buy the home before the tax sale?
Troy P. Someone is mowing my lawn for free
20 August 2024 | 2 replies
I was initially told there was an HOA but eventually found out it's not active and there's a lady who lives somewhere on the street that pays a lawn company to cut and trim everyone's yard. 
Augustine Tambe Dabbling with House Hacking
20 August 2024 | 2 replies
I’d love to cut the cost of our rent and maybe have a profit on top.My questions are: How does the market look for House Hacks at this time?
Michael D Kaminski How to Supervise my Property Manager?
23 August 2024 | 21 replies
Never took an hour to remove it or an hour to install it. 1. shut off water supply line(turn handle) 15 seconds2. flush toilet 10 seconds3. vacuum and drain water 2 minutes maybe 4 lay out cardboard(from toilet box) put out trash bag5 remove 5/16 nuts one on each side with hollow shaft nut driver 2 minutes6 pick up toilet and place into bag 2 minutes7 clean up old wax ring from flange and inspect flange 2 minutes8 place wax ring 1 minute9 install new flange bolts 1 minute 10pick up toilet and place on new ring if you didn’t ring right maybe 5 minutes 10 tighten down new bolts 2 minutes 11 cut bolts and install caps 2 minutes 12 reinstall water line 1 minute and turn on 13 flush to check for leaks 14 caulk back of toilet seal if you choose 1 minute15 carry away toilet to truck 10 minutes tops. this a 30 minute job.
Russ Desatoff Tenants or Owner pay HOA?
20 August 2024 | 9 replies
Anything with HOA or condo fees will cut into cash flow.