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16 March 2024 | 4 replies
You carry an interest only mortgage for a small period of time and then pay it off at sale or at refi.If you go right into a 30 year DSCR then you are paying the loan back over 360 amortized over 360 payments.
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18 March 2024 | 24 replies
You could get your own license, but don't forget the carrying costs and finding a broker will to take you as effectively a non-productive agent.
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15 March 2024 | 7 replies
Furthermore, by carrying adequate insurance you obviate the need to worry about your personal assets because your insurer will pay and defend any claims.
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15 March 2024 | 4 replies
Consult a mortgage lender with experience in FHA loans to learn more about your financing alternatives and obtain a preapproval.Implement Your House Hacking Strategy: After locating a suitable property and obtaining funding, carry out your house hacking strategy.
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15 March 2024 | 6 replies
Would like me to carry the loan which I would be open to but my bank is not ok with this (I owe approx. $300K as I put a hefty amount down through that 1031 exchange).Current offer on the table proposed by my broker:$600K Purchase price7 year lease with option to purchase within 3 years for an amount equal to $600K less what they would have otherwise paid in principal under under a 7% loan for the same period).
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15 March 2024 | 2 replies
@Ellie Narie, There is no specific requirement to carry the same debt.
15 March 2024 | 10 replies
Local investors can offer insightful information about particular neighbourhoods, industry trends, and potential opportunities.It's necessary to carry out in-depth market research, consult with local real estate experts, and get guidance from experienced Phoenix investors before making decisions.
14 March 2024 | 13 replies
Lending to a flipper is much riskier and carries a much higher risk premium than owner-occupied loans, which currently carry a National Average according to unbiased publication Mortgage News Daily, of 7.13%.
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15 March 2024 | 16 replies
I have researched some other mid term rentals in the area all around 3,000, which will cover my carrying costs.
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14 March 2024 | 6 replies
The best reasons to carry a mortgage are risk mitigation (less equity in the property means less attractiveness for lawsuits) and opportunity costs (leaving money locked up in a house when it could be earning a better return somewhere else).