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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
@Alex MessnerIf you're weighing whether to rent or buy with significant student debt, it’s important to consider your debt-to-income (DTI) ratio and how it impacts mortgage eligibility.
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7 February 2025 | 23 replies
More important than if the bank can or will complete your financing, is if it is the best option for what your needs are and what your investment strategy is.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you have considerable equity in the property or multiple properties it's even more important.
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Decide what is important and what is not.
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28 January 2025 | 10 replies
It is important to get some good reviews off of your first stays.
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25 January 2025 | 17 replies
The RTR team wanted us to invest in real estate and most importantly to see us be successful long term.
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12 February 2025 | 17 replies
Before you get a flip under contract it is important to know that you have a vendor/contractor you can trust that will do the work needed.
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24 January 2025 | 1 reply
So buying the right location will become increasingly important here to protect you in the long-termFood for thought.
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16 January 2025 | 10 replies
What you are asking is a super important question and it doesn't just apply to lenders.
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21 January 2025 | 3 replies
Definitely an important clause to have with all the wear and tear!