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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Use tools like the VA loan for house hacking and your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover living costs while building equity.
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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
Simply covering the mask as sales pushers.
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23 January 2025 | 11 replies
Big, covered, outdoor living areas also appear to be a winning amenity for each home.
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13 January 2025 | 0 replies
Let’s break it down.Moving to Your Next HomeYour equity could help you cover the down payment for your next home.
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6 February 2025 | 28 replies
You might also consider creative strategies, such as renting parts of the property to cover expenses while you navigate the process.Best of luck, and I’d love to hear how things progress.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
This just covers the basics: how many people, do they have pets, what is their timeline for moving?
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9 January 2025 | 5 replies
If I rent it out and the rent monthly payment let's say covers the mortgage and HOA, the cash on cash return will be $40K(appreciation)/($ 42K (Down payment) = 95% and it will be 1.95 to find the cubit root and it is about 25% yearly return on my initial investment.
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29 January 2025 | 25 replies
Aside from downpayment, you want to have a solid emergency fund in place, something that can cover unexpected repairs, vacancies, or any other random costs that pop up.I’d also recommend saving more than you think you'll need and keeping a close eye on your expenses.
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14 January 2025 | 9 replies
Flips have done good not great, Air Bnbs are going good not great, and rentals all were brrrr'd perfectly but like most cash flow just enough to pay the bills and cover expenses.