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18 February 2025 | 30 replies
Forget trying to walk them through a simple repair over the phone, to avoid sending a ServiceTech and saving an owner money.
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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
BUT we do not have to save the property while we process the appeal.
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29 January 2025 | 27 replies
We are currently building many investment Single Family Homes on independent lots that focus on maximizing rent.
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14 February 2025 | 6 replies
You'll save thousands (maybe tens of thousands) and a lot of stress if you educate yourself in advance.
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
When cycle gets tougher then those marginal agents sales dry up and they go back to that j-o-b especially since they did not save and spent all their money on trips, bigger houses, nicer cars,etc.Good LuckI hope you are one of the few that make it long term. 14 years in the business and still having record sales year after year.The best nugget of info I can give is constantly out learn your competition.
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29 January 2025 | 5 replies
THEN, I plan to purchase the second home using a FHA or conventional loan (3%-5% down), for which I will likely pay the monthly cost out-of-pocket, maybe with some rental income support if it is a duplex.My concern is, I do not want to spend my savings or weigh down my debt-to-income ratio so much so that I cannot qualify for and pay the down payment and closing for the lending on the second home.Questions: - With the first home being multi-family, 75% of the rental income (or potential rental income initially) will relatively either maintain or boost my debt-to-income ratio from lenders' perspectives, right?
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13 January 2025 | 1 reply
This provided Archie Raglin with the financial backing to close quickly, ensuring no delays and maximizing the opportunity for a fast sale at a profit.
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2 February 2025 | 1 reply
Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.
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1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Eliminate debt, establish a budget, and save.
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10 January 2025 | 8 replies
Understanding the audience for each area helps us maximize the appeal—and the value—of every home we flip.2.