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10 December 2024 | 39 replies
Further, we need to account for a $10k “reserve” for what will be repairs / maintenance as the property ages.
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17 December 2024 | 9 replies
Like Greg mentioned, I would be concerned with his/her responsiveness while I was living there.
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5 December 2024 | 19 replies
At his age, it’s not like he can start investing or manage a property, so I’m trying to figure out how to nurture this interest without overwhelming him.
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19 December 2024 | 13 replies
Since you mentioned cashflowing properties, I'd add Dayton, OH to your list of markets you're doing research on.
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21 December 2024 | 7 replies
However, as you mentioned, financing through an LLC means commercial loans, and 9% rates are nothing to sneeze at.
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4 December 2024 | 8 replies
The house's age isn't so important as the age of the systems in the house.
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18 December 2024 | 17 replies
As you mentioned, there are plenty of coaching programs that cost a small fortune and may not be all that helpful.
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22 December 2024 | 23 replies
Now those are forbidden here and code calls for 16D common or those structural hex screws you mention.
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17 December 2024 | 7 replies
The only way to get help with the down payment before closing would be through a HELOC, personal loan, or private lender, as others have mentioned.
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13 December 2024 | 16 replies
I did not mention that it was an IRA LLC at either bank.