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22 January 2025 | 22 replies
Quote from @Jarret Jarvis: Hi Anca,It sounds like your parents are in an exciting but complex situation—kudos to you for helping them navigate it!
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9 January 2025 | 9 replies
Excited to hear more from you.
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25 January 2025 | 18 replies
Always ask tenants to check to make sure it is locked.Another disadvantage is that you have to change the batteries regularly.Another disadvantage is you have to spend quite some time programming the locks and tracking the code3.
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16 January 2025 | 3 replies
And don’t sleep on local banks or credit unions—they sometimes offer flexible portfolio loans that could work for a deal like this.Since your wife qualifies as a first-time homebuyer, check out any state-specific programs or HUD options for down payment assistance.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
The 25% has to be your funds.Now, there are non conventional options that would be a bit more flexible but even most of those programs will require at least 20% down with no second mortgages filed on the property.
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8 January 2025 | 5 replies
anyone have any experience with Walter Wofford and his short term rental education programs?
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8 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Paloma Wodehouse Flipping your first property is an exciting step!
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11 January 2025 | 12 replies
I’m excited but also know there’s still a lot to learn, so I appreciate any insights you can share.