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Dana Wilkie New Here and I Have Questions
4 December 2024 | 7 replies
That’s one of the primary things I was wondering when it came to a property like ours, we’ve taken care of it and of course upgraded things but that’s because we own it.
Daniel Hartless Low down payment for part time occupancy
3 December 2024 | 4 replies
Is there anyway you could make the NV your primary home?
Douglas Schwart Seller Carryback Financing-Singh Corporation
5 December 2024 | 7 replies
SEEKING feedback from other Sellers of rental or primary residence homes who have dealt with SINGH Development Company agreeing to Seller Carryback Finance terms and "the end result" from beginning to end of contract terms.The proposed offer is for 7 years, $600 monthly payment to Seller, balance due at end of 7 years, 0% interest as final overall price paid to Seller after 7 years from date of closing is inflated to $270,000.
Tom Stevenson HELOC vs Taking money out of the stock market
3 December 2024 | 9 replies
Truthfully though, I would do a cash out refinance for a large sum of money on my primary residence to ensure I do get a better rate. 
Jalen Greenlee Private Investor Refi or Suggestions on How to Move Forward
4 December 2024 | 2 replies
With an FHA loan, we’re required to live in the property as our primary residence for at least one year.
Cole Farrell Starting with a SFR is a mistake - prove me wrong
5 December 2024 | 6 replies
Start with your primary, rent out any spare bedrooms "house hack"Use that to practice upgrades, kitchen, bathroom, curb appeal... etcNow you have experience as a landlord and flipper, use that to buy a distressed propertyAdd 40% equity to the property through home makeover, refinance into a low cost mortgageNow you are cashflowing a healthy margin on a second property, use that to build equity over time, cashout later and buy your duplex/quad.If it's going to take you 10 years to save up a down payment for a small apartment building, yeah it makes more sense to start growing your portfolio with cheap SFR flips instead.Every market is different, every borrower is different, every property is different, it would be ill-advised to recommend anything without recognizing the individual's nuanced goals and objectives with their next acquisition.
Quentin Lee First Deal Advice
5 December 2024 | 5 replies
Naturally my DTI is high, however my only debt is our primary residence mortgage I have had since 2020.
Chad Gardner Looking to house hack / move to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Help?
7 December 2024 | 9 replies
Balancing rental income, appreciation potential, and location can provide a primary home and a long-term investment portfolio.Good luck!
Matthew Giblin BRRRR Section 8 Multiple Area's
2 December 2024 | 14 replies
Primary Focus3bd 2 bth single family homes that are destressed, renovate, then rent to section 8 tenants. 
Gabriel Perez SFR Buy and Hold, Seller credit to buy down rate
3 December 2024 | 0 replies
Used a HELOC on a primary, and was sure that even with that additional debt-service, there was + cash flow.