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10 September 2024 | 7 replies
You talk about financial security in retirement, but if you put this money into the house it is not accessible to you if a need arises.
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10 September 2024 | 2 replies
As a private money borrower, some of the biggest challenges often include securing favorable loan terms, managing tight deadlines for funding, and maintaining a solid relationship with lenders.
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10 September 2024 | 1 reply
Some popular methods include seller financing, which allows investors to avoid traditional lenders by negotiating terms directly with the seller, and leveraging private or hard money loans to secure fast funding with flexible terms.
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10 September 2024 | 0 replies
Negotiations focused on offering an all-cash deal and a quick close, which allowed us to secure the property at $400,000.
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10 September 2024 | 11 replies
For the new tenant you sign, aim for a lease that ends in the spring or summer.For example, if a new tenant wants to move in on 11/1, try to secure a lease of 17+ months.
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11 September 2024 | 6 replies
He secured all four doors with heavy deadbolt storm doors and fixed a hole in the roof.
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2 September 2024 | 2 replies
I am installing wireless, ten year lithium battery combo smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in my rentals.
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9 September 2024 | 6 replies
My main question is around financing – how do you typically secure funding for a portfolio like this?
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9 September 2024 | 5 replies
They were struggling to find a new place to live and needed financial help to secure their next steps and provide Christmas presents for their children.
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11 September 2024 | 13 replies
Even retirees get a yearly adjustment to pensions and social security to account compensate for rising prices. 2.