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Nolan Fernandez Buying house with Section 8 voucher
3 November 2024 | 24 replies
no I have not purchased the home yet -but I’m educated and working with a realtor who understands the process.1st- you have to be a recipient of a section 8 housing choice voucher /in the program and in good standing2nd you need to be in the rental unit and in the program for a year minimum3rd you must to be in a “participating housing authority” or PHA  because not all Housing Authority’s participate in this rent voucher -to -home mortgage voucher program4th it may ( or may not) require recipient  enrolling in an additional sub program called families for Self Sufficiency ( FSS) which has a class that teaches voucher holders how to use the voucher for a mortgage payment5th I’m working with a realtor who understands the process - has used it for dozens if not hundreds of clients. it’s going to be VERY hard for anyone unfamiliar with government processes  to get through it successfully. note I’m also utilizing  first time savings plans IDA‘s and local first time homebuyer grants and a USDA 502 direct low income Rural loan. and my own funds.All aid mentioned can be “stacked” to lower mortgage & create long term affordability.  
Jin Zhang Anyone has experience with a company called find dream rental?
2 November 2024 | 10 replies
I fully intend to continue utilizing their services in the future.
David Felt Water Damage - Washer and discharge hose
1 November 2024 | 3 replies
Hey All - One of my tenants ran a load of laundry and forgot to put the disscharge hose in the utility sink for when the wash drains.
Gabriel Zepeda FHA Streamline to reduce mortgage interest rate Scam or real?
1 November 2024 | 8 replies
If you don't have it you can call your insurance company and ask them to email you the declarations pageRecent Mortgage Statement:2 Different Utility Bills: Gas, Electric, Cell Phone Bill, Cable, Garbage, any two utility bills.Copy of Mortgage Note all pages: Was included in your closing documents when you purchased the home.
Joey Samudio 1031 into a BRRRR
2 November 2024 | 6 replies
The reason I ask is that depending on what financing option you utilize, if that bank requires you to close in an LLC then the 1031 exchange may not work. 
Mark Kelley How to warn future landlords / LPs about a tenant / GP
1 November 2024 | 18 replies
In Seattle in can be 50/50, all the judges are elected and lean heavy left, but you can have success on occasion.
Derek Bell Expanding PEMB for increased NOI
1 November 2024 | 3 replies
Most developers would just utilize the extra yard space for outdoor storage.
Jason Lowe North Texas, Collin County, McKinney, TX area: approx 14 acres
1 November 2024 | 0 replies
Southern border of the land is Wilson Creek (a large, well established, full time creek with old growth trees)Approx 1 acre of non-recoverable flood zone along length of creekTwo small ponds on the property, which can be filled in to utilizeSmall neighborhood to East of property line with utilities ready and available for project Currently a couple of older homes and barn structures on property (100% liveable and well maintained)Wilmeth Rd is currently expanding down the block to a 4 lane road which connects to Highway 75 in McKinneyLarge developments are underway within a 1/2 mile to 3 miles out radius<4 miles to Costco, ChickFilA, WholeFoods, Cinemark, major hospitalAT&T Fiber and Atmos Gas at front of propertyA water well can be run, if desired, or tap into the city's water (currently on city water and has large main at front of property)A CE firm has drawn up plans for a small, 12 home, 3/4 acres development.
Raquel Brown 23k to refi??!!!!!
1 November 2024 | 17 replies
I just need to pay down my card utilization.
Julio Gonzalez The Short- Term Rental Loophole Explained
31 October 2024 | 11 replies
They did not anticipate these being able to be utilized for STR owners.Have you utilized this strategy as an STR investor?