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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
I use it for my personal portfolio as well.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
I can't say when that will be but 4.125 is quite a lot depending on the rate you get.I personally want a hassle free funding experience and the lower rate.
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7 February 2025 | 16 replies
As a beginner, I would personally get my feet wet with something a little less risky without a balloon payment like that.
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29 January 2025 | 11 replies
Initially I didn't have a personal connection to the area and didn't know much about the city.
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24 January 2025 | 7 replies
I do have an agent I know personally but she's only in the area at certain times of the year.Section 8 would be better than nothing.
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
I personally like the town of Oakhurst and the restrictions are less rigorous than Mariposa. 2.)
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
Creative Freedom: You get to design and transform spaces, which can be personally fulfilling.The Bad: Where Flippers Lose Money⚠️ Underestimating Repair Costs: Surprise structural issues, contractor delays, and material price spikes can kill your budget.⚠️ Market Changes: A hot market today might cool down before you sell, which reduces the profit.⚠️ Financing Challenges: Hard money loans carry high interest rates that nibble into the bottom line.Unrealistic timelines: If you think you're going to be in and out in 60 days, you're sadly mistaken-most flips take longer than expected.Real Talk: Is Fix and Flip Still Worth It?
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1 February 2025 | 15 replies
The absence of a personal guarantee from any disqualified persons is still required, just as with third-party financing.
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31 January 2025 | 22 replies
I personally haven't done this but I have helped clients do it in the past.Hit me up if you're interested!
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26 January 2025 | 15 replies
Personally, I find BTRs to be more predictable with fewer ongoing maintenance issues, and they tend to attract high-quality tenants.