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28 January 2025 | 42 replies
Experiences will vary significantly based upon location.
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5 February 2025 | 28 replies
We consulted with a designer once, but saw it as no value based on what we had already done ourselves.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
I didn't see anywhere that you posted what they said ARV was, or what you think it is based on comps...the County assessment has no bearing whatsoever on value.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
It all comes down to running the numbers based on today’s market, not past assumptions.
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8 February 2025 | 9 replies
Hi I am based in Canada and looking to connect with others who are investing in real estate in the USA or Canada.
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16 January 2025 | 15 replies
I'm also a big fan of backup/contingency plans.
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28 January 2025 | 8 replies
I have seen loan qualifications based solely on passive investment income from rental properties, social security/disability payments, pension payments, etc.
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26 January 2025 | 3 replies
We're based in Tampa and, in addition to personally investing, I own a mortgage company that provides financing for tons of investors.
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27 January 2025 | 12 replies
I have been looking at properties and it seemed like the seller s based their price on zero percent cash flow for the buyer.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
They’re asset-based, meaning the loan is secured by the property itself, and they often have quicker approval times but higher interest rates (think 10–15%) and fees.