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19 January 2025 | 15 replies
I have warned countless people that the "new", "Cheapest", and "shaking up the insurance market" carriers typically come into the market under priced, have a wave of claims, then they either jack up premiums to survive or fire their staff to keep heads above water.
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
The only difference is the seller remains on title until we have enough equity to refinance or sell.3: Typically we don’t agree to balloons.
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24 January 2025 | 36 replies
These properties typically do not have rent growth that keeps up with inflation.
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22 January 2025 | 12 replies
For most DSCR loans, down payments are typically around 20-25%, depending on the lender and the property type.
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24 January 2025 | 17 replies
Even with the balloon, this is more typical for owner finance.
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9 January 2025 | 5 replies
If you elect to use a VA loan, that typically means you don't plan to put any money down.
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
Issues 1) even garage conversion ADUs in single family zoned areas typically cost more to build than the value that they add.
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25 January 2025 | 24 replies
And are they riskier than a typical conventional loan?
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
Do they value nicer finishes and design or is that additional cost lost on the typical tenant in that pocket?
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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
So, a house that would typically cost $100 per sq. ft. to build 5 years ago, is now costing $200 per sq. ft.