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4 February 2025 | 2 replies
Use a bridge lender that is okay with gift funds or Gap funding, then refinance at 3-6 months once it is fully ‘seasoned’
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7 February 2025 | 10 replies
It is possible to utilize low down payment loans and live in great neighborhoods in Chicago Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?
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26 January 2025 | 33 replies
Also review what others offer.
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7 February 2025 | 38 replies
I hope you found the Google reviews before getting involved.
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11 January 2025 | 15 replies
You can also search Google and read reviews.
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4 February 2025 | 10 replies
Many times a lender buys a property back at a sheriff's sale/auction where they are selling properties as part of a foreclosure.
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29 January 2025 | 3 replies
If you need a lender for that, feel free to shoot me a DM.TYFYS and best of luck!
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31 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have seen some exceptions with bigger lenders.
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9 January 2025 | 46 replies
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30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Why not use bank debt or alternative lender debt if you don't qualify yet for bank originated debt?