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24 January 2025 | 18 replies
I want to minimize my leverage as much as I can for my first one, just to give me the best chance of success.Got it, @Geoff Engel!
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16 January 2025 | 19 replies
But the chance of a wipe out like those that are coming in as equity basically in a junior position is mitigated..
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
My interest in entity transfers is the ability to forego a massive increase in the tax bill upon reassessment.
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3 February 2025 | 12 replies
The shorter the prepayment term has an impact on increasing the rate.4.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
We’re looking to increase our lifestyle through the decrease in housing and built a little passive income medium term.
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5 February 2025 | 4 replies
Cash-Out Refinance – Refinancing one of your properties to pull out $30,000 in cash can be an option, though it may extend your loan term or increase your interest rate. 3.
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31 January 2025 | 11 replies
Many states have discounted property taxes and lower yearly increases for owner occupied properties.
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13 January 2025 | 4 replies
You have a far better chance trying to sell to an individual than targeting hedge funds.
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15 January 2025 | 10 replies
In France, they sell wine.They identified their customers (in your case, reliable tenants) and provided what they wanted to buy (rent).SummaryFollow this proven, step-by-step process to maximize your chances of success and minimize risk in real estate investing.Has this process proven successful?
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1 February 2025 | 7 replies
They have been historically reliable over the last few years but I am hearing some rumblings of reduced leverage, slight increase to rate, or some kind of minor tweak to DSCR lending with some programs.Happy to jump on a call if you have any questions or concerns.Good luck!