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4 September 2024 | 9 replies
The key to house hacking in a SFH is buying the biggest house that you can afford in the best neighborhood that you can afford.
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4 September 2024 | 5 replies
The biggest thing you will miss out on is leverage/diversifacation plus mortgage interest deduction but as far as actual benefits outside of the above 1st time home buyer down payment assistance (many of the programs have fine print that often makes less of a good deal than just free money) no not really.
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8 September 2024 | 168 replies
I thought BP was more or less about helping others save money, invest that money and make more $$$ while improving our own situations simultaneously.I understand that you might be looking out for people that are not overly positive in the cash flow, (good on ya) but I don't see a downside to spending/earning the same amount and have NO house payment in several years.
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4 September 2024 | 6 replies
One of my biggest tips would be to attend as many meetups as you possibly can.
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3 September 2024 | 5 replies
I think the biggest reason to join a group is not only access to the coaching, hand holding, and everything you're gonna learn, it's access to partnering with others in the group, and to have some type of accountability.I don't think there should be a group/program that just focuses solely on syndication.
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4 September 2024 | 10 replies
However, downsides include regulatory restrictions on bank lending, many institutions that restrict concentration and geographies, and other headaches and issues that arise when dealing with a slower-moving bank.DSCR loans are the option that has completely changed the BRRRR lending landscape in the last few years.
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4 September 2024 | 0 replies
*Lake Anna, Reston Virginia*Originating in 1990, The Reston Town Center is a major employment and entertainment hub in the area, with companies such as Google, Leidos, Facebook, Microsoft, General Dynamics, and Fannie Mae, to name a few, more than 50 retailers, including an 11 screen LOOK Dine-In Cinema, CitySwing (Golf Simulator), a seasonal ice rink, many well-renowned restaurants and bars, and other highly attractive amenities such as a full service 243 bed hospital, a new metro, and the Dulles International Airport that is receiving $700 million renovations by 2026*Reston Town Center*Source: Rediscovering Reston-- the First Planned Community in the USSource: Washington Dulles International Airport to Expand Passenger and Cargo OperationsOne of the biggest points of discussion over the last few years has been around the office market, and how the rising office vacancies due to the shift towards a work-from-home and hybrid work schedule have pushed many companies to downsize or relocate out of previously major employment centers.
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3 September 2024 | 4 replies
If you are lucky, it will cover all your costs related to the property (bank rate etc.).In Germany, real estate is a long term investment where usually the biggest gains (depending on region) come from appreciation.
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3 September 2024 | 3 replies
This isn’t just good news; it’s the biggest monthly leap we’ve seen in a year, and it’s even left the experts pleasantly surprised.Let’s Break Down What’s HappeningHere’s a quick snapshot of the latest trends that show the market's heating up just in time for the spring selling season:- New Listings: Barely nudged up by 0.1 percent to 680.
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4 September 2024 | 13 replies
One of the biggest pain points for potential hosts or owners is the 24/7 communication so mastering that solves a major anxiety point for them.