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8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Creative financing options like seller financing or assuming a low-interest FHA loan can also help you secure better terms.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
When I started, I submitted great deals to a corporate cash buyer, they went behind my back and secure the deals with the sellers, after the contracts expired.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Maybe if I was younger it would make more sense, but staying with the method I've used over the last 10 years will only become more refined and efficient.
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14 January 2025 | 1 reply
Sure, I could look for a higher paying job, but I was wondering if anyone has any creative short-term methods to improve my ratio.
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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
There are many who will argue my methods and that's fine, it's worked very well for me and has been extremely rewarding in ways that cannot be compensated monetarily.
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7 February 2025 | 12 replies
Using a HELOC or home equity loan on your personal home could be a good option, especially if you can secure a low interest rate and manageable terms.
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7 February 2025 | 11 replies
I’d also prioritize getting pre-approved, securing financing, and starting small to build experience and momentum.Good luck!
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Some have used this method to obtain 100% financing.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
There are also people who swear by one method or another.
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21 January 2025 | 35 replies
It does sound to me that a lot of that work should have come out of the tenants security deposit