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13 December 2024 | 4 replies
A loan commitment letter carries more weight as it confirms lender approval, signaling a stronger ability to close.Addressing Closing Concerns: A commitment letter meaningfully reduces concerns, especially when paired with proof of equity and a track record of performance, even if on smaller deals.What Brokers Look For: Key factors are a reputable lender, clear terms in the commitment, and evidence of funds for equity and reserves.
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14 December 2024 | 22 replies
You will get a bad reputation because they already have lawsuits.Hey Katherine, have had amazing experience with them, just finished my second padsplit and it’s really nice!
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20 December 2024 | 6 replies
This was my first property, and while it's been a great learning experience, I made several mistakes along the way—ranging from choosing a realtor who was more focused on closing the deal than finding the right house, to having a poor inspection and overlooking issues hidden beneath the surface (literally).
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16 December 2024 | 1 reply
Quote from @Shakthi Kamal: If you don't know the answer, choose the umbrella insurance.
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19 December 2024 | 24 replies
I have found no record of him online aside from self-published articles made to make them seem more reputable than they are.
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18 December 2024 | 24 replies
Then focus on improving your interviewing skills to help you build a solid team on the ground wherever you do choose to invest.
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9 January 2025 | 116 replies
That stuff I can hire out more in the future but I am choosing to put more of my maintenance budget in my pocket for now.
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28 December 2024 | 24 replies
How do you balance these considerations when choosing a location?
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18 December 2024 | 0 replies
There are more listings to choose from now than any other time in nearly a decade.
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
They had named him Rommel on purpose, as they were involved with prison gang life and some people.. well I guess they simply choose to not reform or adjust.