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4 December 2024 | 2 replies
I’ve always wanted to renovate my investment properties, but it’s so hard to pull the trigger.
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9 December 2024 | 10 replies
Two weeks later, the client locked down a deal that appraised well above their initial projections.If you’re serious about pushing your boundaries..maybe setting your sights on Chicago’s undervalued neighborhoods or San Antonio’s quieter pockets..let’s talk.
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17 December 2024 | 42 replies
You'll just have them sign the contract so they are locked in with you, and the homeowner doesn't turn around to try and sell the house to someone else while you are working with the bank.
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6 December 2024 | 1 reply
Some of my Scottsdale connections who specialize in land deals have been whispering about how a few smaller outfits in Casper.. from what I’ve heard, outfits tucked behind older storefronts, have been matching buyers with off-market parcels that never even hit the usual channels.If you line up your financing carefully (no legal or tax advice here, just speaking from experience), you can sometimes lock in a deal that ages nicely over tthe years.
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4 December 2024 | 4 replies
I would set up a family trust, if you have a ton of equity maybe you refi the properties into an LLC but if you are locked in with lower rates then I wouldn't touch the ownership piece yet.
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6 December 2024 | 4 replies
The interest rate would be locked in at 6.875% with first year at 4.875% and so forth.
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12 December 2024 | 37 replies
(COVID locked us down for nearly the first 2 years).
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7 December 2024 | 15 replies
Nice user interface, simple to set up, free door lock automation.We migrated to OwnerRez because we wanted a direct booking site and security deposits.
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3 December 2024 | 4 replies
But it is the lowest down payment option, and likely the lowest rate option as well. one tidbit - condos don't usually like the STR piece, so make sure to do your DD in whatever area you're looking to buy in before puling the trigger.
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4 December 2024 | 3 replies
.- Most cities do NOT care if an owner lives in basement, but will not allow a tenant to unless baement has legal egress window.3) Check local statutes if any limitations on how many unrelated roommates are allowed.4) Check with local building dept to see if rental inspections and corresponding requirements.5) Local statutes allow locks on bedroom doors?