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3 July 2024 | 4 replies
EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!
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2 July 2024 | 4 replies
EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!
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2 July 2024 | 3 replies
EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!
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5 July 2024 | 73 replies
It's your responsibility to perform proper due diligence and don't be surprised if the reality doesn't match what the agent has stated.Time to rent and length of stay - I was checking out an apartment building.
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2 July 2024 | 7 replies
EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!
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1 July 2024 | 2 replies
Milwaukee is block by block and most OOS investors (and relocation clients) are surprised by the range of choices.
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2 July 2024 | 9 replies
(And that assumes your HOA is very well run and you are not surprised by any special assessments.)
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1 July 2024 | 2 replies
That could be as high as $14K to $15K not to mention Title fee's, origination fee's and days of interest another $7K to $8K.If you choose a lender or broker and they hit you with lender/broker fee's/points that’s another added cost.My best advice as a Banker is reach out now get a Pre-approval letter up front and give the Bank an idea of what neighborhood or a "mock" address and you can get an actual quote up front to avoid surprises.
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1 July 2024 | 9 replies
However, if you can deliver your message AT A GLANCE, and it looks professional enough AND you tell them to KEEP your card for future reference, you may be surprised as to how well your closing ratio improves over time.