I f I have a very small balance on the reporting date, I will have the best fico but only by a small amount.

But every month we get closer, folks need to rotate to FI and be ready.

Closing costs, expenses to make the property rent ready, and cash reserves add up to a lot more than you think.10-15 years for a FI goal is reasonable, but understand the snowball rolling downhill path of progress that it will take to get there.

Hey all, I have some questions about potential strategies with a rental property that I own in Sumter, Sc. I

Quote from @Becca F.: I agree with the comments about investing locally or within a reasonable drive, say 2 hours. 

.: Quote from @Owen Rosen: Quote from @Robert F.: I am a first-time home buyer.

One thing you can do is let them mature over a a winter, wait for the spring comps to be to the books and then re-fi.

Utilities If you haven’t already set up utilities, then connect your water, gas, electricity, and Wi-Fi.

I mean if that was the case once the agent holds an open house the house would not be new construction by your definition. f) I think you are getting hung up on the technical use of the word "new construction".

Quote from @Mark F.: I usually roll my eyes at preachy posts but this is pretty good.