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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
It cost us more money than we would have liked to have spent, but we were able to put a house on the market that we were proud of.
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9 January 2025 | 6 replies
Credit cards have the same limitation on the amount you can borrow and will likely end up costing more than private lenders.
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14 January 2025 | 19 replies
Midwest has inflated over the past 5 years (as everywhere else), indexed to cost of new construction.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
You can buy a set of five for under $300, subscription for the recording software is $10 a month, then the cost of WiFi or hotspot.If you've already had a couple break-ins, you are obviously in a high-crime area.
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15 January 2025 | 8 replies
He said it kept the bank from having to execute the eviction process, it salvaged the owners credit by not having a foreclosure on it, and the buyer gets it a much lower cost, because of the leverage of the impending foreclosure.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Use tools like the VA loan for house hacking and your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover living costs while building equity.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Ensure you have a solid understanding of the renovation costs and timeline.- **BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat):** This strategy can be lucrative, but it requires careful planning and execution.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.
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30 January 2025 | 19 replies
We have a reasonable cost of living and properties are significantly less than CA.
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13 January 2025 | 0 replies
Whether it’s for startup costs, equipment, or marketing, leveraging your home’s value can help bring your entrepreneurial goals to life.Bottom LineWhether you’re thinking about selling, upgrading, or simply want to understand your options, your home equity is a powerful resource.