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Enrique Toledo Seller financing financial questions
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
I agree with the others here that say you need to have some skin in the game, if you are going to live there yourself, get an FHA loan rather than owner financing, you can get a 3.5% down loan, personally I do not love these as they require  PMI which is an additional expense, and you also need  bring additional funds for closing at least for taxes, title, attorney and transfer fees . borrowing from anyone else for the down payment, to include a personal loan from the bank is not a good idea, those again will be higher int. rate.
Cameron Fowler First Flip Financing / Low Cash
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Financing Your First Flip with Low CashHard Money Loans (HML): Covers most costs but requires 10-20% down, with 10-12% interest.
Eneg R. price per sq/ft in 2025 to build multi unit or ADU if possible to split utilities
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
Also your permitting process, type or land, grade of land, if underpinning is required will all play a factor into your cost. 
Patrick Braswell Home Equity Loan vs. Refi on rental without existing mortgage?
19 January 2025 | 5 replies
All but one of the family members are on board, and we collectively own the majority, but it's 55% and the bank requires 60%.
Rohit Dhing Seeking Guidance on Sewer Backup Issue – McAllen, TX Rental Property
4 February 2025 | 6 replies
The repair was extensive and costly, requiring excavation (about 3x6 feet) to replace the broken section and clean up the mess.
ZZ Song Any experience with Prime Corporate Services?
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
The only reason I got an LLC was to buy a commercial property because it was a requirement of the lender.
Kyle Carter Can I use the 1031 exchange to buy my primary residence?
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
If you want to combine two or more lesser sales into one higher purchase that is fine as long as your purchase meets the timing requirements for each sale.  
Leslie L Meneus Seeking Insights & Connections for a Multi-Family Deal
20 January 2025 | 3 replies
The seller requires a cash purchase & I’m exploring creative ways to structure the deal.
Tony C. Filing a 1065 Partnership return Husband/Wife vs Schedule E
19 January 2025 | 42 replies
It is more complex and has added requirements such as a formal set of books just like a corporation. 
Jarret Jarvis Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager for Your Chicago House Hack?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
.✔️ Your house hack is more than a 2-unit property and requires more oversight.✔️ You’d rather pay for peace of mind and legal compliance.Final ThoughtsIf you’re house hacking a small multi-unit (like a 2- or 3-flat) and are comfortable being hands-on, self-managing can be a great way to save money and learn the business.