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6 February 2025 | 1 reply
Costs and Timeline: The process of splitting and developing lots can take time (1.5 years) and may involve significant costs for permits, construction, and other development fees.If you want to learn more about how SB-9 can work for situations like this, check out our website "CityStructure" for more info and helpful resources.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Texas tends to favor landlords in these cases, but follow the legal process exactly—any misstep could delay things.As for protecting against retaliation or property damage, installing security cameras (if you haven’t already) to monitor common areas might be worth it.
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3 February 2025 | 26 replies
However, the process was extremely cumbersome, communication was inefficient, and the loan fees were inflated compared to other deals I have seen from fellow investors.We will be ready to begin the refinance stage of our next project in the coming days, as renovation is finishing up and we are screening tenants.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
This straightforward process allows you to verify encumbrances before considering a property investment.Alternatively, engaging a title company can offer a more comprehensive approach to uncovering liens.
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4 February 2025 | 6 replies
Only after water is visibly coming out of this secondary cleanout would the city take responsibility and investigate further.Questions & Concerns:Does this process make sense from the plumber’s perspective?
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12 February 2025 | 2 replies
So, my value would be able to list the homes/lots and help in any way that I can to assist in the process to get everything going.
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12 February 2025 | 6 replies
If you have any questions or need guidance on loan products, strategies for securing financing, or understanding of the lending process, feel free to reach out!
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12 February 2025 | 1 reply
My father is the trustee and sole beneficiary, and plans to will the house to my wife sister and her.We want to take out a HELOC on the house to invest in real estate (we currently have two properties and are planning to scale up).
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7 February 2025 | 7 replies
If you used them to purchase another rental/ use for another business endeavor...the process starts over.
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5 February 2025 | 2 replies
Just passed my real estate exam and am finishing up the application process.