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23 January 2025 | 9 replies
I was hoping someone might have some experience in this market to know how challenging the process would be to obtain the permit.Thanks for your input!
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18 January 2025 | 9 replies
That property looks fantastic actually, I think sorting out the budget would be our biggest challenge.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
I would study the listings from the top performing rentals in your area to see how they are overcoming any challenges with location.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
But, if the deal is a true ABL play, I may not even look at a credit report at all.
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31 January 2025 | 10 replies
Maybe we can exchange insights and strategies to help each other navigate the challenges of getting started.Looking forward to staying connected!
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17 January 2025 | 22 replies
Successful BRRRRs are challenging enough to do local to you.
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4 February 2025 | 7 replies
Turns out that a 520 credit score and a sad story (that turned out to not be true) is really just a 520 credit score.
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23 January 2025 | 23 replies
If the above is true, the income will offset the debt in the DTI calculation, so who cares?
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, not one general location is going to help you determine whether it's a good market for multi family or single family etc.The one true way to start looking into a market is talking to an agent who knows the area.
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22 January 2025 | 5 replies
One of the key challenges I’m facing is understanding the financing options available to someone without Canadian residency or a local credit history.From my research, it seems that a 35% down payment is often required, with interest rates around 7.5-8.5% for non-residents.