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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Refinancing has more nuances than it seems, and so do closing costs.
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23 January 2025 | 15 replies
That may increase your cost or limit the coverage you can get.The Year that the following were updated (either partially or fully) would be good to know:- Heating systems- Roof- Plumbing- electricalSome companies will not write properties with systems that have not been updated.As long as you are living there, the proper policy for a 1-4 family is a "Homeowners" policy.
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24 January 2025 | 0 replies
Rental income is subject to tax, but it is also possible to deduct many costs related to owning and maintaining rental property, including property management fees, repairs, and mortgage interest payments.Additionally, for those investors holding properties in Germany for the long-term, the country's capital gains tax law is attractive.
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22 January 2025 | 5 replies
First question would be: what is the cost per kwh vs cost per gal of LPG?
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8 February 2025 | 0 replies
It just seems nearly impossible to filter for properties that allow enough of a DSCR to cover things like CapEx, maintenance, and property management costs.
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
The total cost including construction and permits (but excluding the land) comes to about $2.14 million.
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1 February 2025 | 7 replies
Insurance is still an annual dog fight via my broker.Read your policy very carefully, consider replacement costs will probably be higher than estimatesResiliency is a requirement here.As far as sell or not....it'll depend on your determination to be here.This ain't the burbs of the bay area.Prepping for heavy rain right now.
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4 February 2025 | 6 replies
I think its a scary feeling, like the cost of entry is too high.
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28 January 2025 | 1 reply
For those who’ve used it, what strategies or sources have worked best for you when covering the difference between your loan and the total project cost?
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Or if you want a lower monthly payment, then do the 20% down.You can also negotiate credits with the sellers to use towards your closing costs or rate buy down.