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13 November 2024 | 15 replies
So if someone tells you, it does not matter about liens behind you - it does.There’s one more ; the borrower has increased debt service and when it either turns negative or leaves nothing “in their pocket” they may lose interest in the property, decide to stop paying all mortgages, and put whatever income they can into their pocket until they lose the property to foreclosure or one of the lenders obtains a court order prohibiting such.
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13 November 2024 | 1 reply
On the one hand, I can see it as a positive indicator, for example of market health and increasing suburbanization.
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4 November 2024 | 1 reply
Historical data shows housing prices have averaged 4.84% growth during election years since 1987, but the specific policies of each candidate could significantly influence future market dynamics.Vice President Harris will likely focus on supply-side solutions, representing a continuation of Biden administration policies, emphasizes affordable housing expansion through several key initiatives:1.
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14 November 2024 | 4 replies
RE is a get rich slow game and there are increasing number of people talking about how difficult it is to retire from your day job even with large numbers of rentals because cash flow is thin.On the one hand there is the Small But Mighty portfolio mentality which I believe is a book in the BP store by Chad Carson.
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13 November 2024 | 2 replies
This doesn’t necessarily increase the property’s value due to the home’s temporary status, but it does keep the $1,350 in rental income intact.Refinance, skip repairs on the manufactured home, and instead use the $30k-40k for other real estate purchases.
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13 November 2024 | 8 replies
For that year 12k essentially increasing your taxesThen the rental 3 (Negative 15k) is carried over since over 150 AGISo it actually looks like the rentals had a 12k profit overall that year when it was more -3kAppreciate any guidance@John Davey to avoid any confusion for other investors that might be reading this post and @Austin Cheatham response.
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13 November 2024 | 4 replies
Talk to your insurance company - depending on your deductible and potential increase in future insurance you may or may not want to put in your own claim.I would also probably consider cutting my losses and getting rid of the tenant asap.
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13 November 2024 | 34 replies
The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.
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12 November 2024 | 17 replies
Even if one thinks market values will continue to increase over the next few years (I have my doubts), I would not invest in finishing a basement.
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13 November 2024 | 13 replies
Hey Marshall - A rehab and refi could be a great approach here, especially if you’re looking to increase the property’s value before holding it long-term.