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6 February 2025 | 27 replies
Considering most homes will not cash flow with 20% or less down, plan on 20% and most likely 25% down required - depending on the cash flow expectations.
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7 February 2025 | 0 replies
House hacking isn’t passive income; it requires time, effort, and a willingness to handle problems as they arise.### 4.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
The better the rates, lenders generally want to see more experience, higher credit, occupancy and DSCR requirements.
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6 February 2025 | 6 replies
Fix and Flips require Money(and or atleast reputation).If you are in a bad financial situation, fix and flips may not be possible for you(especially if you have no experience).
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
Highly recommend (I require) collecting first month's rent prior to handing over keys.
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25 January 2025 | 1 reply
The percentages are going to be up to you There are all kinds of High interest account that require all kinds of hoops to keep them.
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15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Yes, I share the same feelings and dont understand why the information and steps required is SO extensive!
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22 January 2025 | 10 replies
These tax deductions do not require you to become a real estate professional.
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28 January 2025 | 20 replies
I am unaware of any law in any state that requires you to have a CPA.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
Since your lender requires prior experience building and selling/refinancing a single-family residence (SFR) on your own property, you may need to adjust your approach.