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1 June 2024 | 48 replies
Quote from @Alex NA: Why are so many wasting their money on courses.
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27 May 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @Alex L.: I've been using it for the past 2 or 3 years and I really enjoy it.
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29 May 2024 | 36 replies
Quote from @Alex Puente: Quote from @Luis Ciriaco: Following this… I own in Puerto Plata (north coast of Dominican Republic) and it’s great thus far.
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24 May 2024 | 10 replies
Quote from @Ned Carey: @Ismael Ayala Jr.
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25 May 2024 | 13 replies
Quote from @Ned Carey: @Donnie Maguire WOW that is amazing!
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21 May 2024 | 10 replies
Quote from @Ned Carey: This sounds like high risk with Low reward.
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22 May 2024 | 1 reply
However, I am looking for someone with more experience to confirm my understanding and to help me define what a "federally-backed mortgage" actually means.Sincerely,Alex Timberlake
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21 May 2024 | 8 replies
Quote from @Alex Kenny: Your property will rent for $500 more than your mortgage.
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20 May 2024 | 11 replies
@Alex LocklearIt doesn't seem too unreasonable - given it's an estimate.
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20 May 2024 | 13 replies
So in the words of Ned Carey and my favorite post response of all time; "It depends".So first let's start with it will probably take you 4-6 months to research, find, get qualified, get an accepted offer and close on a property.