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6 February 2025 | 17 replies
States which DO NOT require licensing for originating or negotiating a loan secured by commercial real estate nor a loan secured by non owner occupied residential real estateALASKA ARKANSAS COLORADO CONNECTICUT DCDELAWARE FLORIDA GEORGIAHAWAIIIOWAINDIANAKANSAS KENTUCKY INDIANAKANSAS LOUISIANAMASSMARYLAND MAINEMISSOURI MISSISSIPPI MONTANANORTH CAROLINA NEBRASKANEW HAMPSHIRE NEW MEXICO OHIOOKLAHOMA PENNSYLVANIA RHODE ISLAND SOUTH CAROLINA TENNESSEE TEXAS WASHINGTON WISCONSINWEST VIRGINIAStates which DO NOT require licensing for originating or negotiating a loan secured by commercial real estate but DO require licensing for a loan secured by non owner occupied residential real estateIDAHO MINNESOTA OREGON UTAH VIRGINIA States that DO require licensing for both residential and commercial real estate loan origination and brokeringARIZONACALIFORNIAILLINOIS MICHIGANNEW YORK NORTH DAKOTA NEW JERSEY NEVADASOUTH DAKOTA
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2 January 2025 | 2 replies
Is it possible to keep my land loan out of it to keep the total cost low?
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17 January 2025 | 8 replies
That being said it’s worth understanding what’s working locally as your next step varies jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
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1 February 2025 | 19 replies
Commercial mortgages are really DSCR loans.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
I plan to utilize some cash, margin loan, 401k loan, and a HELOC as a down payment.My first house hack (now an out of state investment) has a Zestimate of $530K, and I have $266K left on the loan.
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6 February 2025 | 30 replies
They are a legit lender, we have bought loans from them.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
Higher interest rates on conventional loans may result, as the government backing currently helps keep rates low.
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
Or should I invest regardless of student loans if my hope is to use FHA loan for smaller downpayment and then eventually rent the house out in a few years once I move?
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
If you’re not paying cash for properties, get pre-approved for an investor loan to understand your available credit.Time FrameThe shorter your timeline to achieve your goal, the more upfront capital and credit you’ll need.End GoalMost investing goals focus on replacing their current income, like $5,000/Mo.
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
So, I don't think they would be able to stay.There is currently no loan on the property.