
13 February 2025 | 10 replies
Meeting its standards makes these loans eligible to be purchased by either Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac.

13 February 2025 | 95 replies
But when you get into the realm of professional instruction, not a trade as a machinist for example, but into areas that are considered professional practices, there is a different standard for qualified teachers or instructors.

20 January 2025 | 1 reply
I discovered this property through an acquaintance when it was nearing the end of pre-foreclosure.

22 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

20 January 2025 | 16 replies
However, after receiving the survey results, I discovered that the house is located less than 1 foot over the sublot line (see attached image).Here are the options I’m considering:Rent the current house for market value (~$1,500–1,600/month) and convert the detached garage into an ADU to rent for ~$1,000/month.Relocate the house to split the lot, then sell the newly created lot (~$100,000) while renting out the existing house.Relocate the house to split the lot and build a new home on the second lot.Demolish the current house and garage, split the lot, and build two new homes.At this time, I am uncertain about the cost of relocating the house.Questions for the community:Has anyone faced a similar situation?

24 January 2025 | 5 replies
However, there isn't a standard form like a NAR lease agreement; it just needs to provide some general information.

27 January 2025 | 48 replies
They wouldn't be coming to you.So you can get a gold standard investment advisor and give up .5 to 2% of your return, or you can send the money to one or more huge index funds like Vanguard 500 index fund and sleep well at night.But if you think you have something of value other than the generic value of money, you will be sorely disappointed.

30 January 2025 | 8 replies
They build, you do a standard FHA mortgage at closing once the home is completed.

15 February 2025 | 14 replies
@David YoungRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

29 January 2025 | 24 replies
That is very standard.