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14 December 2024 | 101 replies
The purpose of this post is to alert people about this $35K scam (since BP has such a high Google ranking, and hopefully this post might come up in some's search result when they are doing research on this so called "Elite Legacy Education"), and here are the details:I read the Rich Dad Poor Dad book back in high school, and I'm fascinated by his emphasis on financial education (although later on I realize man of his other books are repetitive and erroneous).
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3 December 2024 | 5 replies
But, if they do not it means they can ONLY do business purpose loans.
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7 December 2024 | 5 replies
I have done this few times and then compared the sold price to my numbers.
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7 December 2024 | 15 replies
Create a simple spreadsheet or written list to compare the features of each and identify the ones that align with your requirements.
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9 December 2024 | 3 replies
Be sure to run numbers with both a local lender and a national one to compare terms-sometimes smaller local firms can surprise you.HOAs: Brickell condos often have HOA fees, which can eat into your cash flow.
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10 December 2024 | 16 replies
Use tools like Zillow, Rentometer, and local real estate listings to compare prices and rents.
13 December 2024 | 15 replies
If you're refinancing to a business purpose loan that's totally fine, but chances are good you'll need a lease in place for the unit you were occupying so the lender feels confident that it's strictly going to be used as an investment property.
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10 December 2024 | 39 replies
Negative it’s rather complicated as compared to other real estate investments.
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12 December 2024 | 49 replies
@Vivian Huang Town or beach it depends whether you're buying for investment purposes or for yourself or both.I'm buying mostly for investment purposes.
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7 December 2024 | 33 replies
I'm looking to start off in areas with lower costs coming in, preferably under $100k single families but definitely under $200k.These markets are particularly appealing for novice investors, especially those from California, as they offer more affordable options compared to local alternatives.