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David Doyle I'm a Plumber/Investor & I'm here to help
12 September 2018 | 202 replies
I try to do the same thing being in the trades myself and its alot of people who are in the trades who help out also and use there expert skills to help others .Question I went to a house and all the hot and cold was ran in roles of plastic not PVC but like a hose, it took the subs a few hours to rough a house that takes a few days what is the advantages and disadvantages of this system was able to feed so easy not like the tank and copper or plastic and glue.
Jc M. It's decided: Cleveland or BUST!
7 December 2020 | 82 replies
Just always been kind of seedy and feels more economically disadvantaged than other C type areas.
Bryan Nwokem What should I do ( FIRST POST)
2 April 2024 | 45 replies
The disadvantages would be the high interest rate, the need to refinance, and the lower ROI given the expensive cost of the money, resulting in a lower amount of profit each month.Then, there is your personal line in the sand, where you have to make the judgment call of “is the investment worth it”?  
Shari Posey Help me evaluate this deal
2 December 2013 | 15 replies
Just out of curiosity, what are the advantages and disadvantages of taking the 15 year loan and owning free and clear in retirement, versus taking the 30 year loan and still paying debt service when you're retired?
Kyler Cook Christian Investors - How do you tithe?
24 October 2024 | 27 replies
Part of that distinction is that we're called more often than any other call to give to widows and orphans, the disadvantaged and those in real need. 
Erik B. Key differences in 1-4 units vs. 5-12 units
29 September 2023 | 19 replies
Both types of properties have advantages and disadvantages, and the decision is based on your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and available resources.
Samuel Austin Jarvis Starting the Process of House Hacking
25 November 2023 | 16 replies
As others have mentioned, the main disadvantage of FHA is that FHA loans at 90% loan-to-value or less (more than 10% down), have the monthly mortgage insurance premium payable for at least 11 years, and new loans at more than 90% loan-to-value (less than 10% down), have the monthly mortgage insurance will be payable for the life of the loan. 
Misael Carlos Vera Buying Property without LLC
26 November 2020 | 132 replies
Tax advantages/disadvantages would not be a valid consideration when making the decision to take title personally or in an LLC.  
Anthony Corrado Residential Assisted Living Academy--Anyone have experiences?
17 August 2023 | 34 replies
This is not in reference to Gene Guarino, but to the inherent and important risks of pursuing this business model.https://www.assisted-living-directory.com/blog/disadvantages-residential-assisted-living-homes/
Kai Sato-Franks Dave Ramsey recommends buying everything with cash!
30 April 2024 | 140 replies
You'd be disadvantaged because you'd be hit with closing costs and more taxes compared to a refinance, and also suffer the other disadvantages of free and clear rentals compared to leveraged rentals which others have discussed at length, but you wouldn't have any debt, and would be safer in the event of a downturn.