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12 August 2024 | 13 replies
There is also the equity pay down which varies depending on a lot of items (rate, years into loan, LTV, etc) but starts (day 1, improves every month), even at the current higher interest rate, at ~0.15% of purchase for 80% LTV.
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9 August 2024 | 8 replies
Jaime The cost approach (land value + depreciated cost of improvements) is typically the least reliable indicator of value.
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9 August 2024 | 8 replies
If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.
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8 August 2024 | 0 replies
Improving public transportation and ensuring it remains accessible and fare-free is a positive step, but it's not enough if residents still need to commute long distances for work or basic amenities.Investing in local infrastructure, encouraging businesses to set up in Worcester, and providing incentives to attract and retain jobs within the city are essential steps.
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9 August 2024 | 16 replies
Setting aside the potential for improved ROI for a moment, here's how the (over-simplified) numbers look to me personally.If I were to buy 50% outright, that would be 22k net income / 340k purchase = 6.5% CoC ROI.
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10 August 2024 | 23 replies
When you tell these people that it often takes more than a decade before the investing makes things like that possible, they go looking elsewhere for advice, until they find someone who's willing to sell them what they want to hear.Building relationships, improving your lifestyle, relieving chronic anxiety, creating strong friendships, building bonds with family, work-life balance, delayed gratification, risk-reward management, lifelong financial freedom, all the really good things about REI are often suffocated under the overwhelming need to GENERATE INCOME TO QUIT MY HATEFUL JOB.What's the best thing about investing for me?
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8 August 2024 | 1 reply
* I will be using this line of credit for the down payment on another investment property/home improvements to my primary residence.
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8 August 2024 | 1 reply
Multiple improvements done on this duplex in 2021, including new roof, gutters, flooring, drywall, electrical, appliances, and heating/cooling unit for the second floor.
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9 August 2024 | 11 replies
The maintenance is reasonable, and our reviews have improved as well. - Trevor
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8 August 2024 | 17 replies
Just to confirm, the HELOC would be against your primary and used to improve the same property--right?