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4 February 2025 | 2 replies
You could tap the $400k of equity in your primary, but that's a slippery slope with the little financial discipline you appear to have and could quickly lead to bankruptcy.
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17 January 2025 | 3 replies
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4 February 2025 | 1 reply
If the prospects look financially shaky or sketchy, I ask for the name of a co-signer - and collect payment for a background check on them.Verbally, I also ask when they are interested in taking occupancy, and I tell them the application will be made part of the lease agreement - that I can evict them if they've lied in their application.
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26 January 2025 | 4 replies
Or, what assets are going to back up the guarantees?
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23 January 2025 | 0 replies
This year, I’ll be sharing tips, insights, and lesser-known strategies to help you turn your housing allowance into an asset.
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30 January 2025 | 21 replies
Citizens first position HELOC CMG a financial 70% LTVEast West Bank, up to 60% LTV with "no docs” Figure 80% on a rental, not in LLC First Florida Credit Union https://firstflorida.cumortgag...
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31 January 2025 | 5 replies
If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
@Alex Lee203k is an amazing tool as long as you don't overextend yourself financially.
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24 January 2025 | 16 replies
So if you move your IRA assets to 401k, including both rentals - you can finance them in the 401k and be exempt from UBIT.
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23 January 2025 | 15 replies
I tell my clients to determine how much they have in personal assets - if they have more than $500K in personal assets, I always recommend an additional $1M umbrella.