This way we reduce our monthly legal expenses and have cash reserves to weather the next few quarters during the virus.

One slick trick that I've used on reducing the mortgage tax is, I'll see if I can get the sellers bank to assign the current debt to my bank and consolidate it with the new debt I'm putting on the property. 

More and more investors are looking to assume low-interest loans rather than deal with reduced cashflow thanks to today's interest rates. 

For example, we might arrange a shorter penalty period or reduced fees if you expect to exit the property within a specific timeframe.Ultimately, the key is aligning your financing terms with your exit strategy.

or ways to reduce our expenses on mortgage every month. we both make about $105k each yearly. but with us planning to have kids in the future, she may stop working.Any advise is appreciated THANK YOU!!!

Raise rents, reduce expenses (shop insurance, appeal taxes, refinance, etc). 3.

All else being equal, lower mortgage rates reduce the cost of ownership and, thereby, allow more people to afford to buy.

I will be at the mercy of them for the next year unfortunately, hopefully I have few maintenance issues, this will reduce the opportunities for them to up charge.  

1) cannot qualify for traditional financing2) fears appraisal will come in low3) fears buyer will back out so reduces contingency optionsnote for cash purchase I expect a significant discount.  

Before you do so, make sure that it will, in fact, reduce your current year's taxes.