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Lauren Norman How to house hack a MF home using an FHA
14 February 2016 | 10 replies
David - let me help:FHA Loan - is just a product type it is not any different from a 203b conventional loan, other than having a renovation component you can use to find a fixer upper and not have to be exposed to out of pocket construction cost using only 3.5% down, even with PMI for an owner occupant this is a killer product. 
Erika Carter Purchasing my first multi-unit building in Chicago
26 April 2016 | 5 replies
Update #1I was super excited to find a possible 3 flat building, which was newly listed on MLS.But my excitement quickly turned to horror as: Unknown property conditions of 2 occupied unitsOlder, possibly original, electrical wiring that needed updating immediately (vacant unit had 1 electric outlet per room)Seller is deceased, estate now held by sister who lives in New York, who has never visited buildingPossible water/roof damage as warping and thick cracks appeared in stairwells/wallsOlder, leaking windows Questionable plumbingBIGGEST DEAL KILLER: EXPOSED ASBESTOS WRAPPED AROUND ALL PIPES IN BASEMENT!!!!
Derek Famulari REO Property with Oil Tank Strategy
4 August 2017 | 3 replies
Since I am in NJ and we have that "lovely" attorney review period - would you suggest I try to get an oil tank inspector to check out the oil tank before we conclude attorney review, and if the tank is a deal killer - I can walk away clean?
Timothy Javins How can this work for rental?
23 May 2013 | 5 replies
That HOA is a killer, so I hope that it include significant amounts and they have good reserves for major capital items.
Michael Bowen New member from Arizona
7 October 2015 | 10 replies
I'm looking for a killer team! 
Stephen Predmore My first Baltimore buy & hold investment - SOLD (Lessons learned)
29 November 2023 | 6 replies
Getting a C, working class community for 66k, depending on other factors can be a killer deal with killer cash flow. 
Joseph Cornwell 0-14 Doors in 16 Months!
27 July 2018 | 124 replies
The second 6 family unit investment was killer
Alexander Manning Newbie Investor Needs Help!
18 March 2017 | 6 replies
Things like not liking the color of the tile or paint isn't required repairs.... take those things in stride, listen, but not deal killers.  
Brendon Grover Taking out multiple loans/mortgages
9 February 2017 | 6 replies
I don't know that you will typically be in a cash flow position on renting one unit of a duplex unless you get a killer deal but more units mean more cost and more money down.After your first mortgage expect to put around 20% down for future financing.If you need more than 10 units financed, there are other options such as portfolio loans that may be offered by some credit unions, smaller/local banks, or non-traditional lending services (private/hard money type services.)
Mike Farr Advice Needed - Sell or Rent
29 July 2015 | 11 replies
The great, 3-5 year tenants are not the majority.If the place gets beaten up by tenants, because of the square footage, it will cost a lot to get market ready if you decide to sell it later.The only two arguments for keeping a property like this is if you have a killer loan that you can no longer get or if you are in a soft market and can't sell for what you need.