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9 December 2024 | 1 reply
There are many folks, including myself, in this forum that can help and the more info you can provide (mainly numbers on the property), the more we can help you.
9 December 2024 | 1 reply
For probably $100 you can get many books, including J.
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10 December 2024 | 8 replies
We have a savings account where we split up into different buckets (from our w2 and passive income) and one bucket is for real estate and when we have enough to acquire another asset we will consider it.I am not a fan of borrowing 100% of the transaction costs including closing costs as it will be extremely difficult to make money many times on those types of deals.
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15 December 2024 | 13 replies
I agree with everything @Michael Baum said.Many people, including myself, have used a 10% down second home loan to buy a property used for a STR.
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9 December 2024 | 9 replies
When I received the Construction Agreement they want me to sign, none of this is included.
10 December 2024 | 2 replies
The plumber’s report indicates that the leak may have been caused by an overflowing tub or sink upstairs, but the tenant in that bedroom denies any such incident.As a result, I now have substantial expenses for the plumber and restoration company, including drywall repairs, painting, texturing, and reinstalling electricals.
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9 December 2024 | 2 replies
Use a promissory note drafted by an attorney to outline loan terms, including an interest rate that aligns with IRS Applicable Federal Rates to avoid gift tax issues.
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10 December 2024 | 11 replies
If all else fails, 😀 ReSure's got extensive resources on all these subjects in our educational platform (which actually includes some plagiarizing from Michael!
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11 December 2024 | 12 replies
Depends on really what you are looking for:-Speed - some HMLS can go "no appraisal" so can close very quickly and beat cash offers if you are in a competitive market to buy-Interest Rates - can range anywhere from around 8% to 13% (same with "points") but not usually as huge of a concern for flippers since the terms are so short-Leverage - depending on your risk appetite / capital - this is also a top concern for some (almost always over and above rates/fees) can see anywhere from around 80% LTC to even mid 90s LTC (including 100% of rehab budget)
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7 December 2024 | 1 reply
I am working on my RE license for VA and see some gov contracts where JLL "is the Commonwealth’s contracted real estate broker for current real estate services, including with respect to the acquisition or lease of real property and the disposition of surplus real property."