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Lina Truong Please help me get started for mid-term rental investments
9 February 2025 | 33 replies
Would love any additional info and the chance to check it out! 
Melissa Vass Scott Canadian Wanting To Invest In The US Market, Is Ohio The Right Fit?
21 February 2025 | 15 replies
Additionally, the price point is still cheap enough to find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and it's super landlord friendly (so you will never have to go through a 12 month eviction or anything close to that!).
Jack Pasmore The Importance of Underwriting. Is Automation Effective?
15 February 2025 | 14 replies
These tools are just meant to help save time and perhaps provide additional data that you can utilise in your decision making process.
Luke Hamlin Equity/Financing an Investment Property
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
In short, I can afford the additional $1100/mo cost of a second house, even until I rent it out.I have around $35K in HYSA and emergency funds that I could use for a down payment, but that's less than 20% which would be required for a conventional loan, assuming full purchase price.
Brandon Bell Transfer deed, retain mortgage, without due-on-sale
2 February 2025 | 4 replies
So, many people choose to operate in their own personal name but buy an additional umbrella policy to protect themselves from liability.
Linda Thomas security deposit deductions letter
2 February 2025 | 5 replies
That quote will be the basis for any additional damage request. 
Cameron Marro Seeking Renovation Advice for My First Investment Property
3 February 2025 | 15 replies
That is an additional savings. 4.
Richard Rafferty Multifamily Owner Working On First Syndication
7 February 2025 | 10 replies
Specifically I would love additional guidance when it comes to the process of forming a syndication to purchase apartment buildings.
Kyle Deboer Raising Down Payment Money
19 February 2025 | 26 replies
In addition to that, you could open up a credit card to get that credit history rolling.
Clarase Mika Did You Know You Can Purchase Property in Germany With Only 5-10% Down? Here’s How
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
A local real estate lawyer or translator can ensure you fully understand the terms and conditions of the purchase.Other Costs to Consider- Closing Costs: In addition to your down payment, expect to pay an additional 8-12% of the property price for:- Notary Fees: Around 1-2% of the purchase price.- Property Transfer Tax (Grunderwerbsteuer): 3.5-6.5%, depending on the region- Land Registration Fees: Approximately 0.5-1.5%.- Realtor Fees: As mentioned, these range from 3-7% of the purchase price, plus VAT.Benefits for Service Members- Equity Building: Owning property builds equity over time, providing long-term financial security.- Strong Rental Potential: If reassigned, you can rent the property out in Germany high-demand rental market.- Tax Advantages: Germany offers tax deductions for property owners, which can help offset some costs.Key TakeawaysService members have a unique opportunity to buy property in Germany with minimal upfront costs.