
15 December 2024 | 14 replies
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11 December 2024 | 2 replies
I plan for a time when they can be there and check in and make sure there aren't any maintenance items they haven't told me about.

10 December 2024 | 4 replies
Double check on permits if the previous owners has done a remodel.Do not rely on agents representation.Do not work with a dual agency as a buyer, the agents first commitment is to the sellers.Allow at least a year of seasoning before determining the profits of an investment.Happy to share.

11 December 2024 | 8 replies
Unused contingency funds, unless they were received directly from the borrower, must be used to reduce the outstanding balance of the renovation mortgage after all of the renovation work has been completed and the certification of completion has been obtained.The loan is not re-amortized.Draw Schedule:The HomeStyle program has a maximum 4 draw process.The initial draw can be up to 50% of the total project and can be for materials for the project.The final draw will be at least 10% of the total project as retainage and funds will be released upon receipt and approval of final inspection, Certificate of Completion from Appraiser, signed All Bills Paid Affidavits and Lien Waivers.Additional Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw Request by borrower and contractorØ Signed All Bills Paid AffidavitØ GMG review and approve the draw request and will release funds for disbursementØ A check will be issued in the name of the borrower and contractor and delivered to borrower via USPSØ An inspection of work to date will be performed at 50% completeFinal Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw RequestØ Final inspection/Completion Certificate will be required for release of final fundsØ A Title Update showing property free from lien or encumbranceØ General Contractor’s Lien Waiver AffidavitØ Affidavit of Completion GR will review and approve the draw request and will release a check in the name of the borrower and contractor.Change Orders and Cost Overruns:Changes to the initial plan are not permitted unless prior approval by Guaranteed Rate.

14 December 2024 | 22 replies
Definitely check out multiple options!

11 December 2024 | 11 replies
Definitely be sure to check the meetups section on BP to attend some networking in the area

10 December 2024 | 8 replies
All of my TVs have "guest mode" that prompts the guest to enter their check-out date.

2 December 2024 | 2 replies
I am still looking through the data so hopefully I will have some more.

10 December 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @Hector Espinosa: Hi,I'm negotiating a seller financing deal which may be my first one and would like to ask for some advise about and what are advantages and disadvantages about seller financing deals.These are the seller financing terms:House Price: $330,000.00 USD (Sellers still owe ~$301,000 USD)Down Payment: 5% = $16,500 USDLoan Amount: $313, 500 (Monthly payments will be amortized as a 30 years loan)Interest Rate: 4.531%Balloon Loan Term: 5 YearsMonthly Payment (P&I): $1,594.24Closing Costs: ~$3300 Zip Code: 74105Observations: * HVAC requires an update but pending to inspection (replacing with a new one will cost ~$10,000 - $15,000 USD ) * Expected Rent Income: $2,000- $2,300 but this is has been really complicated to get a good estimate because is all over the place in the different sites I have checked

9 December 2024 | 7 replies
Sending a personalized greeting to guests when they book, answering their questions, programming lock codes, logging new bookings in my records and notifying my cleaners of them and any requests for early check in, paying cleaners monthly, ordering supplies, updating my listing descriptions about once a week even if it's just a sentence here or there (helps with rankings on the platforms, esp.