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22 January 2025 | 31 replies
It isn't impossible but as @Jimmy Lieu mentioned, there is a steep learning curve.Depending on your liquidity, out-of-state buy & hold rentals could be your best bet if NYC investing is out of the picture.
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20 January 2025 | 62 replies
If you cannot prove income then our rental DSCR loan will be your best bet.
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20 January 2025 | 32 replies
I would bet the older homes will see a lot more appreciation than the newer homes, percentage wise.
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4 January 2025 | 7 replies
My bet is you do not get sued.
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31 December 2024 | 3 replies
Best bet is to carefully analyze the zoning maps and regulations or just call the town and ask.
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6 January 2025 | 8 replies
I bet you could make little to no money in 20 hours a week.
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
Then your best bet are probably community banks which have more flexibility (albeit worse terms) than larger banks and also worth looking into are DSCR lenders.
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16 December 2024 | 2 replies
Are you aware of the 1031 Exchange and how it works?
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4 January 2025 | 11 replies
When you have a duplex and tenants on both sides stay for ten years, it almost guarantees that something isn't right.I would study your market and determine the value of your rental, because I bet you are losing money every month.