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25 November 2024 | 5 replies
@Sonja Revells Real estate investing can be seen as higher-risk by lenders and Dun & Bradstreet (D&B), potentially impacting your credit terms.
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1 December 2024 | 377 replies
I can use other peoples money, lines of credit or other ways to fund the downpayment.
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26 November 2024 | 5 replies
I've seen investors allocate 5-10% for capital expenditures (capex) and vacancy, but you won't have a clear understanding until you've owned the property for a few years and established a track record.
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5 December 2024 | 48 replies
@Ramada Evans- 1) if buying as a rental and financing it - your down payment will need to be a min of 15% of the purchase price ( so thats either 30,750 at 205K price or 32,850 at the 219K price ...so not much of a down payment difference 2) if it appears that there isnt much competition or interest in theproperty - the lower price might be OK 3) you might also consider asking the seller for a seller credit you can use towards some of your loan costs 4) get pre approved if you arent already pre approved
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27 November 2024 | 7 replies
Since they do not require closing credits and you do not draw on the funds nor pay for the debt until you take the draw of the HELOC it is best to get started on it now so you have funds ready.
25 November 2024 | 3 replies
@James HumphreyI would suggest speaking to local banks, and credit unions.
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6 December 2024 | 51 replies
Also, I have helped build my oldest son‘s credit where he can get a loan.
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27 November 2024 | 9 replies
In addition to brokers, I would also suggest speaking to 1-2 regional banks/credit unions.
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29 November 2024 | 18 replies
While I understand your concern, repeated reminders can feel a bit pressing and unnecessary. we have to track the source of leak source first.fix the source of leak if is coming from our aparement wait sometime to make sure there is no more leak and repair the ceiling
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30 November 2024 | 11 replies
Area, tenant use, tenant credit (i.e. only Moody's BBB or better guarantor credit).There are a lot that can vary in NNN, just like any other real estate.You have market risks: FL has another hurricane coming, CA has earthquakes and wild fires, the midwest has anemic population growth.You have some location risk: is building on hard corner with signalized access or buried mid-block with no turn lane?