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8 February 2025 | 5 replies
They can identify potential investment opportunities... not to mention all the tenant/landlord laws, eviction process, security deposits, accounting, end of year tax statements etc. lots of pitfalls to be avoided.wish you success in your ventures!
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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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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 | 7 replies
To combat this: market the property well, be transparent, secure a great flood insurance rate so a buyer can know the cost and be able to transfer the policy.5) no flood zone AE does nothing to rental rates6) if the insurance rate seems high then get a flood cert and maybe it will decrease.
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
If you are skilled in each of the areas above, and you have enough in reserves to cover the costs of when things do not go as planned, then you can likely attract money from private money lenders who want to get a return on their money and they see lending to you as a low risk way of earning a better return than in the other passive investing options they have.
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7 February 2025 | 25 replies
If you’ve been affected, please comment below, and we’ll find a way to connect privately to discuss next steps.
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8 February 2025 | 13 replies
I'm currently in Potomac, working at a private school here.
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19 January 2025 | 354 replies
IE securing them paying tax's insurance etc etc.
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25 January 2025 | 15 replies
We do not have contacts with private lenders at this time.
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28 January 2025 | 7 replies
My goal is to create financial security for retirement.