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23 October 2024 | 4 replies
Conventional financing is geared and regulated for the owner occupied homeowner and is designed to protect that borrower from poor lending practices.
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24 October 2024 | 7 replies
However, I noticed that most homes in the neighborhood have vertical fences.Do you think it’s advisable to go with a horizontal design, or would it be better to stick with a vertical style to maintain consistency with the neighborhood aesthetic?
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20 October 2024 | 2 replies
If you’re not comfortable with your analysis and still want to pursue the purchase, I would recommend engaging the services of a real estate consultant holding the CRE designation and paying them for a short form report.
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24 October 2024 | 36 replies
Design- in my market I don’t see crappy units, they are all nice.
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24 October 2024 | 5 replies
Ultimately depends on you and what you'd feel comfortable with.
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24 October 2024 | 29 replies
They are designed to make it nearly impossible to figure out who owns the trust.
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29 October 2024 | 33 replies
Hey Cory,Thanks for the comfort!
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22 October 2024 | 1 reply
Outside of real estate, I'm an entrepreneur and 3D Landscape Design or Outdoor Living Luxury Expert.
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24 October 2024 | 18 replies
It’s designed specifically for real estate, with features like rent tracking, expense management, and tenant payments, making it more tailored for property owners.However, if you’re used to QuickBooks or need more robust general business accounting (e.g., payroll, invoicing for non-rental income), you might want to keep both.Ultimately, it depends on your specific needs:For property-specific accounting, Buildium is likely enough.For broader business finances, consider running both or consulting a CPA to see if Buildium covers all your requirements.
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24 October 2024 | 6 replies
Now working on my short term properties as I like to do hands on maintenance or designing and financial strategies as much as possible.