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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
On top of that, FHA has very strict and particular rules around income.
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22 January 2025 | 16 replies
I shopped all of my state's CU last time so I only called the top few this time around, it does seem like the best way to go about things.
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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
My wife and I own a single-family home in a top school district.
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
Here is my simple Top 5:1.Review the market – Understand the trends and conditions in the area.2.Analyze the property and the numbers – Ensure the deal makes financial sense.3.Visit the property – There’s no substitute for seeing it firsthand.4.Meet the team – Whether it’s your property manager, builder, or contractor, relationships matter.5.Complete inspections and appraisals – These protect you from costly surprises.If all these boxes are checked and the numbers work for your goals, then it’s likely a solid deal.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’m not familiar with CFREIA yet, but it sounds like a fantastic group.
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3 February 2025 | 31 replies
Of course, the smaller the property, the more necessary that you see every inch of it because there isn't a business running on top of the land like large-scale multifamily, self-storage, industrial, and more.
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12 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Cheng ChuMcKinney is a fantastic market with strong population growth, and it’s a great choice for single-family home (SFH) investments.
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29 January 2025 | 9 replies
Most times, the top of a brokers list are those with experience who they've worked with in the past.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
The top areas in value growth are West Town, Logan Square, and Irving Park.
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17 January 2025 | 19 replies
.: I am writing this review to express my profound disappointment with James' mentorship program, particularly regarding the conduct of one of his top students, Kristin Witherspoon.