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3 February 2025 | 4 replies
Additional costs will creep in and costs seem to go up faster than rents, so I would sell and try to otherwise optimize the VA loan.
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22 January 2025 | 10 replies
Plumbers can separate lines, but trenching and additional work can drive costs into the $5,000 –$10,000 range.
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
Any additional will be refunded a few weeks after the auction.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Additionally, the beach is still within reach...just a short 1 hour flight or 6 hour drive.
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27 January 2025 | 3 replies
We’re fortunate to have an above-average income and live well below our means.This summer, we’ll be moving to Detroit (PCSing in August), and we’ve saved about $120,000 to invest in addition to having funds set aside for the home we’ll purchase in Detroit.The reason I’m posting is that I’m struggling to decide how to best allocate the $120k.
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27 January 2025 | 15 replies
It was held by the previous owner for a very long time, so I wouldn't be surprised if some basic facts about the house are incorrect.I was making an offer on a house a couple years ago and discovered that the owner was paying taxes on an additional house that was on the neighbors lot and didn't know it!
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
You're also able to work with the utility company to install an additional meter.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
.- **Scaling Can Be Tricky:** FHA loans are typically for primary residences, meaning you’ll need to strategize if you plan to purchase additional properties.Thinking through financing options and backup plans before you buy is essential.### 5.
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6 February 2025 | 13 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.