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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
The cash value in the policy service as collateral for the loan.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
It’s also important to distinguish between those who are genuinely advising you and those who are selling you a service or product disguised as advice.I went to my first real estate conference in Atlanta in 2005.
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21 January 2025 | 2 replies
DSCR loans go up to 80% of the purchase price and depending on the Debt Service Coverage Ratio and your credit score you can expect rates on a 30 yr loan ranging from High 6%- Mid 8%.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
However, when I'd want to buy a property in Mexico, I'd want to hear from real estate agents who would provide me the best possible service.
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10 February 2025 | 62 replies
Key items to rehab on the second home to bring the property value up for the refi, determining which lenders/servicing companies will be favorable, Identifying good properties to invest in altogether.
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16 January 2025 | 26 replies
PM is a service business and time is very valuable.
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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
I know there are services that provide proof of funds but I view that as misrepresentation.
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22 January 2025 | 8 replies
I also hold a couple of real estate forums in the area for people like yourselves to connect with service providers, GC's, etc.
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18 January 2025 | 10 replies
You will find that lenders will reach out to you and try to ally alongside you (I know I have received a few emails and phone calls from different lenders trying to offer their services) but few are willing to 'teach' you.
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28 January 2025 | 14 replies
Very good resource for getting set up with STR property managers, cleaning services, realtors, lenders, etc. https://www.getchalet.com/