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14 February 2025 | 9 replies
Ideally, the best option from a financial point of view would be to go through a local community bank.
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
But I know that the leaders are working on plans to fix it and they are very skilled and effective.
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23 January 2025 | 3 replies
Someone from Stay Hikaru reached out to us inquiring about our Tampa property. They are a corporate housing company. Does anyone have any experience with this company? Here's the link to their website: www.stayhikaru...
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23 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hi, I have a family member that had a reverse mortgage on their property it's a 3b 1b 1 acre of land heats by oil no hvac and on well water. When I tried to get it when my side of the family found out and tried tp tak...
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18 February 2025 | 1 reply
My current preference is the first option as I’d like to minimize our oversight, but any perspectives on this matter?
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17 February 2025 | 4 replies
I'm wondering if a more budget-friendly option, like the RHEEM water softener (42,000 Grain Preferred Plus Water Softener for Hard Water and Iron Reduction) available at Home Depot for around $500, would be sufficient.Has anyone had experience with similar DIY water softeners?
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18 February 2025 | 9 replies
If you're new to real estate investing and looking to get the best value, I'd suggest considering **house hacking** using an **FHA loan**—it can be a great option for first-time buyers.
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13 January 2025 | 2 replies
FHA gets a bad rap because sellers and many agents think it's only for people who don't have the money so if I had 20 percent, but wanted to use FHA, I would present a proof of funds with my offer showing I have more money, but am using the FHA as a financial option so I can get an investment property as well somewhere else.
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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Any other options you guys may suggest if you've been in a similar situation I'd love to hear it ?
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15 February 2025 | 11 replies
Or if they would prefer a lease option?