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17 January 2025 | 17 replies
I do think the house hacking method will be the best method for me considering I will not be starting off with the biggest down payment.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
But in general, your biggest risks are not necessarily what's the maximum rent you can get, but can you find a reliable tenant that will always pay and pay on-time.
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9 January 2025 | 28 replies
So cash flow isn’t the biggest concern.
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3 February 2025 | 5 replies
I have a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath and was thinking of rooming 2 together since I know a private bathroom is a must when rooming with a stranger.
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23 January 2025 | 9 replies
One of the biggest complaints was the lack of places to stay and the expense for such.
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18 January 2025 | 2 replies
Question: Should I collateralize the loan (if using private or hard money), or rely on roll-over loans (to maximize the lower points and 3-4% rate)?
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
My biggest sticking point is they have severe weather; floods, hail, tornadoes, etc.
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
Focus on running a clean operation rather than perfect technical compliance.Pro Tip: Your biggest risk isn't the IRS - it's partners who might complain to the IRS.
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27 January 2025 | 48 replies
Feel free to reach out and we can chat about private lending.
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30 December 2024 | 14 replies
Also, if you’re a private lender yourself, feel free to chime in—I’d love to hear from you!