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5 June 2019 | 33 replies
I am used to working with people who are seasoned my dads a mechanic, my uncles a lead weirder, my uncle John is a carpenter.
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12 November 2020 | 21 replies
Besides the high prices to entry, high taxes, it seems like as soon as a deal becomes available it is gone by the time I am putting in the numbers to whatever calculator I am using.
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22 July 2020 | 8 replies
For both I am using a local agent (Not the listing agent either).
8 March 2018 | 15 replies
I am using 30% for expense and CAP X as my measure but then again I try to tackle any major work myself which definitely helps keep things profitable.
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13 June 2018 | 8 replies
Currently I am using a hybrid approach and am keeping a 529 as described above that looks to be keeping up with my RE investments.
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29 July 2018 | 3 replies
If I am using a hard money lender I will be using "All Cash" but the Calc Does not offer an option for points if you pay cash, ONLY if you are financing. 2.
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2 October 2017 | 1 reply
The first property is paid off and I am using the Four Square Rental Property Analysis pdf. that is listed on the website to get a quick idea on what my Cash on Cash Return% would be.
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20 January 2020 | 0 replies
I am using the house hack strategy so I looked for houses with 3+ rooms and high square footage to get a great deal.
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12 October 2016 | 23 replies
I am buying multifamily in Tacoma, but am using the owner occupied 3.5% down loan.