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16 January 2025 | 10 replies
That’s the best bet.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Well the bet I'm making here is that CapEx and repairs will be very low the first few years (honestly event he first decade), and once all the construction ends I will be able to increase my rent closer to market rent at $2k which will give me a better cushion.
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29 January 2025 | 107 replies
Be a long-term investor focusing on controlling as many assets as possible most safely.
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2 January 2025 | 10 replies
Real estate for the last four years was betting on red or black but the ball was fixed to win as it was nearly impossible to lose.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Better to be safe than sorry.Additionally, do you all generally use a smaller income criteria if the rent is inclusive of utilities?
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30 December 2024 | 5 replies
I would say for most people, the 1st position heloc is no a good bet, especially if you have a 1st mortgage rate of less than 5%.Using this strategy with a 2nd position heloc can be just as powerful, so you can have your cake and eat it too!
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13 January 2025 | 31 replies
@Fareen E. as long as you don't violate Fair Housing and are CONSISTENT, you can do whatever.If you require an ID from EVERYONE, you are safe.
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12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Probably 8%+ mortgage interest at 40% down to make a safe assumption.
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7 January 2025 | 8 replies
An experienced broker with lots of choices at the palm of their hand is probably the best bet.