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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
While turnkey properties are more commonly used for DSCR loans due to their immediate cash flow, fixer-upper properties can still qualify depending on a few factors.
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26 January 2025 | 11 replies
The common thought is to not rent to friends or family.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Personal guarantees are EXTREMELY common.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Beyond legal requirements, I’d love to hear about any practical advice for managing properties, finding good tenants, and avoiding common pitfalls.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Common sources of such properties include:Foreclosures: Homes that have been repossessed by banks due to non-payment.Distressed Properties: Homes that are in poor condition and need a lot of work.Auctions: Properties sold at auction for below market value.Off-market Deals: Properties that aren't listed on the MLS but are available for sale through direct outreach or networking.The key is to buy a property at a price low enough to ensure that even after renovations, the home will appraise for a higher value.2.
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15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Another common practice for nationally sparse datasets such as tax data is aggregation.
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14 January 2025 | 3 replies
If you are new to the business the most common issue is you're either locking up deals too high or you aren't finding attractive deals.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.
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13 January 2025 | 1 reply
There are a couple of others less commonly used.
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12 January 2025 | 2 replies
in my country real estate is not something that is so common,so was asking about the about the degree with the view that it would perhaps get me in track for real estate business.