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15 October 2024 | 6 replies
What credit score do you think tenants qualifying for government assistance will have?
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19 October 2024 | 30 replies
Those hassles of dealing with an inefficient government mean less competition therefore higher returns.
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16 October 2024 | 5 replies
**Community Investment Program (CIP)**: Some local banks or financial institutions partner with government programs to provide low-interest loans or better lending terms for landlords who participate in affordable housing programs like Section 8.
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15 October 2024 | 14 replies
As for getting my realtors license, I am still in high school and I am not sure if I can start the course to get my license since I’m 18 or if I have to be graduated to start, I will further look into it because having access to the MLS is extremely helpful as investor.I definitely want to build my credibility in my community so that people start to know I am serious about this by going to real estate meet ups!
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15 October 2024 | 14 replies
It's rare to a get a nonrecourse DSCR mortgage without approx 50% down and a ton of credible operating history.
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15 October 2024 | 8 replies
They never took foodstamps or government aid.
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13 October 2024 | 5 replies
I realize that, if true, this is governed by state law rather than federal statutes, and therefore there will be fifty different answers.
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15 October 2024 | 40 replies
However, if you are worried about being sued, you should use the best level of protection that you can afford.Your state laws: The laws governing asset protection vary from state to state.
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13 October 2024 | 5 replies
I also highly recommend going with a section 8 government guaranteed rental property.
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14 October 2024 | 8 replies
Yes, the government pays the Section 8 rent timely, but more and more tenants are having to pay a portion of their rent.