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19 January 2025 | 11 replies
The real skill is understanding the variability and risk in each number which is not always numerical or scientific.
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3 February 2025 | 26 replies
Make sure the lender you choose has a strong background in this type of lending...check them out on Linked In to see their experience level.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Use your skills to network with local investors and professionals by attending meetups in the Conroe and Houston area, joining online forums, and connecting with property managers or realtors.
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3 February 2025 | 15 replies
As others have mentioned, DSCR loans are generally for turnkey rentals (although outdated rentals may still qualify depending on the level of deferred maintenance).
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2 February 2025 | 9 replies
These are two entirely different worlds that need two completely different skill sets to effectively manage.
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27 January 2025 | 29 replies
And the idea is that folks that dont know any better assume your on another level or up there with real MLO's and NMLS registered lenders like myself..
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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
When they complete this you'll receive their credit report, and a background check.From there you'll have good insight to their 'level of fiteness' for your property.Shahin
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11 February 2025 | 25 replies
Additional features I like are free esigning and document management, online payments, tenant screening, maintenance requests, vendor payments, owner payouts, owner statements, communications at the property level and with tenants.Portfolio currently consists of:Owned7 family long term 5 family long term 2 Short term SFManaged 2 Short term SFFuture plans for growth are to continue buying LTRs and managing additional STRs.
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28 January 2025 | 42 replies
As far as wanting to be nurse and cook, generally the level of care is five patients per one caregiver, and if you were the caregiver, you might not have a lot of time to be cooking.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
Valuing your time and understanding your limits and skills will make a big difference in the equity you build, the quality of the work and your sanity.