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1 December 2024 | 0 replies
Financing- build a relationship with a regional banker, don’t shop for interest rates, start small and build history and loyalty they are your team, Cross collateralize, deposit CD/MM or custodial account with bank for loan, give them monthly updates, nail your deal analysis, do stress tests on your deal analysis-cost/interest rate/deal length/ sale price etc. 12.
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6 December 2024 | 27 replies
•Run your numbers conservatively and stress-test your investment.Lastly, I’d reconsider Section 8 (S8) for your first deal.
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2 December 2024 | 2 replies
It's still important for each individual to test the software platforms to see which one they prefer.
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3 December 2024 | 9 replies
Just keep an eye on how both markets are performing, and maybe start small, like taking out $50k, so you can test the waters without over-leveraging.
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7 December 2024 | 18 replies
Researched, test drove for a weekend, comfortable with buying it.
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2 December 2024 | 35 replies
The sustainability test is that 3/4 of units need to cover 75% of the mortgage from my understanding.
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2 December 2024 | 9 replies
@Mindy RosscupThe knowledge you gain by studying and taking the test to become a RE agent.
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5 December 2024 | 25 replies
At that point we tested the waters and gave them the option to keep the money or to reinvest it in another property.
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22 January 2025 | 203 replies
They are making all kinds of excuses now that they've been 'caught with their pants down'....I saw a few minutes ago that January is the month they 'test their hydrants'.
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29 November 2024 | 2 replies
Once you have a shortlist, sign up for an account with each one and test them extensively to see how they function.