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6 February 2025 | 11 replies
., (312,810 to 481,714 people), Union (269,572 to 481,612), and Iredell (212,583 to 335,056 ).A historic jumpIn the last 25 years, more than 962,000 people moved to the Charlotte region.
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18 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Jennifer Fernéz I run sum numbers for you with our tool, see comments and pics below before refinancing and post refinancing .Financial Breakdown: Purchase Price: $200,000 Mortgage (LTV 80%): $160,000 Interest Rate: 6% (30-Year Amortization) Mortgage Monthly Payment: $959Upfront Costs: Down Payment (20%): $40,000 Closing Costs (3.5%): $7,000 Renovation Costs: $15,000 1 Month of Carrying Costs During Renovation: $1,548Total Upfront Required: $63,548Year One Rent: Monthly Rent Income: $2,000 1 Month Rent Losses during renovations (-$2,000): -$167/month distributed over 12 months Total Rent Income: $22,000 per year => $ 1,833 per monthMonthly Expenses: Mortgage Payment: $959 Property Tax (Assuming $3,000/year): $250 per month Property Insurance (Assumption): $100 per month Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Water): $275 per month Assuming 5% Vacancy: $92 Assuming 0 % Repairs & Maintenance first year because unit has been recently renovated Total Monthly Expenses: $1,676Monthly Net Cash Flow: $157Post-Renovation Refinancing Strategy after 12 months:So far, we’ve purchased the property, completed renovations, and rented it out.Next, you can approach the bank for a refinance to consolidate a portion of your initial investment into a mortgage.
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5 February 2025 | 3 replies
Just last week, the water heater (which was installed in 2020) suddenly leaked way too much water out of the overflow pipe and flooded a good portion of the basement.
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2 February 2025 | 4 replies
Over the last year, I've developed a passion for real estate and want to be able to use it to generate income and secure financial freedom in the long run.
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23 January 2025 | 10 replies
Start simple or go all in on a multifamily if you have the capital to support potential losses.
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31 January 2025 | 6 replies
Our minimum Standard is 620 credit score, 3x rent in monthly income, no prior evictions, and last 3 landlord good reviews.
7 January 2025 | 1 reply
I recognize there are other ways I could invest this cash (including another property) but I am being mindful of levering myself out too much in the current environment where job losses are more common in my industry (tech).
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
My property is fully renovated, furnished and ready for immediate occupancy, making it an ideal solution for families or individuals in need of temporary housing during their recovery process.I would greatly appreciate any insights, recommendations, or specific contacts that could help me effectively position this property in the disaster recovery housing market.I have one last question's lot of Insurance company stop writing policy in long island NY.
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
Are you persistent enough, dedicated enough and sometimes just stubborn enough to be the first one in and last one out of the 'gym'?
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20 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Joshua Christensen Coincidentally I met the managing partner of Infinite Capital, Javier Pineyro last week for coffee.