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6 February 2025 | 19 replies
Maryland has more likely (but still long shot) criteria.But, it is not safe to assume you won't be sued since the US has about 30 million civil lawsuits pending as I type this.And, it is against public policy to insure intentional torts.
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18 January 2025 | 3 replies
If this is simply you not wanting to accept partial payments and the rent is current, stop accepting it - and send a Lease Violation/Notice of Quit for Non-Payment of Rent - and force the full rent to be paid per the lease or start eviction.
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1 February 2025 | 7 replies
Most lenders will use the lower of actual rents vs market rents regardless of section 8/non section 8.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
If I have a garden unit in a Zone X (non-flood zone) that experiences some hydrostatic pressure seepage on those huge rain events, does this qualify as flooding?
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16 January 2025 | 0 replies
I work with agents who know my buying criteria, and they bring deals to me before they hit the public market.
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12 January 2025 | 185 replies
Non pay of prop tax's non pay of insurance Waste, etc.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Tax deductions / write-offs should be a second concern.There are some rules that you need to follow to treat a short-term rental as 'active'(non passive) income which would allow you to offset it against other forms of income such as rental income / wages.
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5 February 2025 | 10 replies
You can buy a rental house, put $60,000 down and you will have to get a non-recourse loan for the rest of the mortgage.
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5 February 2025 | 2 replies
., 10-year interest-only options), and non-recourse structures.Competitive Rates: Recent transactions show rates ranging from 2.69% to 4.65% depending on LTV (55%–80%) and property type.Lender Specialization: Some lenders excel in specific areas:Greystone and Walker & Dunlop lead in Fannie/Freddie volume and large-scale refinancing.Arbor Realty Trust is praised for smaller-balance loans and flexibility.CREFCOA offers streamlined refinancing with 45–60 day closings and cash-out up to 80% LTV.HUD 223(f) loans provide 35-year fixed terms, ideal for stabilized properties.Questions for the Community:Have you worked with lenders like Greystone, Arbor, or Freddie Mac?