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31 January 2025 | 11 replies
I assume you’ve got a loan that says you will be living there.
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30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Usually unless you’re willing to spend a bunch of money on marketing it will take a while to organically grow your network. 2.
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9 February 2025 | 3 replies
I recommend you search for "tenant application screening" to find a few different options and see which one will work best for you.Here's some generic screening advice.
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10 February 2025 | 5 replies
Even towns of less than 10k, as long as it is in a "good part" of town and there is somewhat stable growth in that area, then most lenders will not add any additional underwriting guidelines, especially if it is rented out.I always like to do the Walmart check (kind of what you recommended being by a store).
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
You Might Not Live for FreeMany first-time house hackers expect that their rental income will fully cover their mortgage, but that’s not always the case.
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
I was studying the market and my rent will be just enough to cover the mortgage and HOA fee now I might to pay out of pocket for insurance but don't want to sell it yet because the area is growing and might have good appreciation in the years that follow.
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3 February 2025 | 8 replies
It will auto download bank and credit card transactions, give you reports by account, category or property in any form you want.
31 January 2025 | 4 replies
The right message to the right audience.Then marketing is all about value.Unless we know what exactly it is who you are targeting, it will be hard to help.Short-term rentals?
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
If you think you can manage a mortgage, taxes, insurance and the upkeep of a home while paying your student loans then buying is not bad idea but if you think you will overstretch yourself renting is nto bad either.
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9 February 2025 | 8 replies
The zoning changes will make California a hot real estate market.