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17 December 2024 | 22 replies
I agree with @Ali Boone that turnkeys can be a great option for new(er) investors, particularly those with limited time and expertise to tackle more hands-on approaches.
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11 December 2024 | 12 replies
That will leave you with limited funds to actually purchase the house.
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13 December 2024 | 16 replies
@Devon Shives,Your situation has a lot of potential, but here’s a thought: A cash-out refi could work if you’re confident you can use the $30-35k effectively for your next property, but the higher rate and payment might indeed limit your borrowing power for another mortgage.Consider these alternatives:1.
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12 December 2024 | 37 replies
Most investors focus on what can they buy now with their available capital instead of simply what is the best investment for their capital without limitations.
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6 December 2024 | 21 replies
However, I have also studied this and have seen that the majority of those who lost was because of themselves.
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7 December 2024 | 1 reply
Is there a housing shortage or is there really a problem with the BARRIERS caused by productivity, land use, zoning and mandates that limits construction?
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13 December 2024 | 16 replies
You are wise to limit your scope to a particular type of company.I have been in the industry for the past two decades, and from my years in the business, I can recommend a couple of other companies outside of my family.
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9 December 2024 | 8 replies
We just discovered a crack in the concrete slab foundation that is a borderline major problem:- It is a vertical crack about 1/8 inch wide that is at least 9ft long, which is causing a 3/4 inch drop in the flooring and some evidence of old (luckily) limited moisture and termite intrusion. - BUT, it also appears old and probably a symptom of the original house settling.
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9 December 2024 | 4 replies
The only way that works is if they have fully connected utilities and it is sitting on some kind of foundation and not on a trailer.Some folks think they are cool, but you really limit yourself on demographics.
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7 December 2024 | 18 replies
We have been sharing a car since 2020 in different households when she worked from home and attended college online.She worked and studied, maintained good grades and was compensated for it via her school and the system.