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6 February 2025 | 10 replies
Resist the temptation of a cheap property/market.It's also going to feel like you are not making any progress in the first year or two.
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16 January 2025 | 0 replies
Built in 1905, this property features a total of 2,832 square feet of living space, divided into two units.
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23 January 2025 | 26 replies
Third, put the money into an account temporarily for a few months, settle in, buy yourself a gallon of your favorite Ice Cream, pop on the boob tube and watch a couple of good movies.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
The property will be strictly for investment purposes, not a primary residence.I’ve been looking into two potential financing options:Hard Money Lenders (HML) – I’m drawn to this option for its speed in closing, but I know the rates can be higher.DSCR Loans – This seems like a great option for long-term rentals, but I’m unsure if it’s the right fit for my auction property since it might need some rehabbing.I’m also considering purchasing through a land trust or an LLC to add a layer of protection and privacy.So, my questions are:What’s the best way to approach financing for auction properties?
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23 January 2025 | 1 reply
Is this a wise decision to use a HELOC on property number one that only has 20 to 25% equity in it to fund a down payment for a live in house hack in multifamily property number two?
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Last year we helped eight buyers acquire exceptional coastal STR's in; Brookings, Gold Beach, Bandon, Manzanita, Arch Cape and Yachats, with two in 2025 under contract in Seaside and Rockaway Beach.
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15 January 2025 | 5 replies
If you want to combine two or more lesser sales into one higher purchase that is fine as long as your purchase meets the timing requirements for each sale.
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15 January 2025 | 2 replies
As I approach my move out strategy where I will be converting my upper unit into a STR, I often think of guest interaction amongst the two units.
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20 January 2025 | 3 replies
Maybe it's in my head but sometimes there are two LVP advertised online with the same thickness, but in real life one feels obviously thinner/thicker.
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10 February 2025 | 17 replies
We now have two condos in northern Kentucky and we couldn't have done it without your practical advice!!