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4 December 2024 | 17 replies
I don’t have any debt besides my mortgage fortunately or unfortunately however you look at it, and I’m not opposed to using my extra funds to buy down my mortgage but I’m afraid it won’t lower my DTI quite enough.
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29 November 2024 | 6 replies
For your other investment, unfortunately we have to go by what’s reported on your tax return (net, not gross), so if you took a “loss” then there is no income to use for underwriting purposes.
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25 November 2024 | 0 replies
It’s advisable to consult with a tax professional or financial advisor to determine the most appropriate approach for your circumstances.
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29 November 2024 | 12 replies
Unfortunately, that’s not the case.
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27 November 2024 | 7 replies
Unfortunately it blamed you for that.I would call them up and make sure they understand it was the potential guest and not you looking to book off site.
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28 November 2024 | 26 replies
Have had some big remodeled units that unfortunately came up late in the year.
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27 November 2024 | 6 replies
Lesson learned - do a better job screening your tenants...Consider investing in greener pastures (landlord-friendly states)Unfortunately a learning experience.
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9 December 2024 | 166 replies
I still remember an article about a guy who threw out some old hard drives, which unfortunately had his bitcoin wallet on them.
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16 December 2024 | 43 replies
Unfortunately this is happening a lot lately.
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25 November 2024 | 21 replies
Section 8 demand in Cleveland is through the roof, but unfortunately they don't actually pay that amount.