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16 August 2024 | 4 replies
I do like 2/1 buydowns in declining interest rate environments like we are in today, as it buys you time to wait for interest rates to drop.
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20 August 2024 | 15 replies
Both have difficulty cash flowing positive in this real estate environment.
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20 August 2024 | 45 replies
This makes the strategy viable for managing a due-on-sale clause, as it effectively keeps the transaction off the lender's radar, delaying or avoiding the clause's enforcement.While this method can solve the due-on-sale clause issue, it does come with a calculated risk—primarily depending on the trustworthiness of the seller and the specific legal environment.
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16 August 2024 | 23 replies
Does anyone have any idea if they would regulate?
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13 August 2024 | 1 reply
I am seeking information on market trends and regulations concerning STR in the Hampton Bays area.
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20 August 2024 | 40 replies
Pre-payment penalties can be very costly in a dropping interest rate environment.
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17 August 2024 | 16 replies
@Anastasia MonroTo achieve financial independence in real estate, focus on boosting savings, improving credit, getting pre-approved for a mortgage, searching for properties with high rental demand, researching local laws and regulations, building a team, staying educated, preparing for property maintenance and management, and being patient and persistent.
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17 August 2024 | 56 replies
You will have to spend countless hours trying to learn the laws and regulations of each state and you will never be great at any of them.
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16 August 2024 | 3 replies
A lot of the discussions here are going to be very much a North American application to investing since regulations and financing are somewhat similar for the US/CA, but likely different for Africa/Europe etc.
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20 August 2024 | 21 replies
Charging lease fees is highly regulated as well.