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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
You are correct in your assumption that it will impact how low they can go on the down payment, though, b/c commissions will need to be paid out of closing costs.
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1 January 2025 | 12 replies
Heating costs go up in winter, as does electricity due to the reduced natural light and more people indoors.
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3 January 2025 | 5 replies
There is recessed lighting throughout the unit, I am looking to get about 1,600-1,750 for the unit.
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31 January 2025 | 27 replies
Need something else besides lightly managing these 9 doors.
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28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Everything on my side was set to close, and then today the seller is refusing to close on Monday as they have not moved a few pieces of furniture they were supposed to get movers for.
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5 January 2025 | 5 replies
I think it's great as it includes warranty information for appliances, type of hvac filter, light bulbs and general maintenance etc
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Maintenance/cap ex, insurance, if a rental PM, bookkeeping, misc.The fact you have a loan means 1) leverage 2) equity pay down.In addition, there are tax benefits.So I will do some rough underwriting as an OO non-rental at 95% LTV (because FHA has some undesired consequences that make the 1.5% difference in LTV worth avoiding the FHA).equity paydown: 20% (using OP interest rate at 95% LTV and not counting closing costs).
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
I have closed three loans with The Mortgage Shop.
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5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Smart Home FeaturesAdding smart home technology like thermostats, security systems, and lighting controls can increase a property's appeal and value, especially for younger buyers.8.
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2 January 2025 | 9 replies
So, in reality every month your moving close and closer to sucking out months/years of profits via items aging out, cap-x coming to bear.