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16 December 2024 | 11 replies
If you need help exploring financing options or structuring your first deal, feel free to reach out.Best,Drago
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12 December 2024 | 1 reply
If you’re tired of competing for the same properties as everyone else, it’s time to explore off-market deals.
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16 December 2024 | 2 replies
If you’re even mildly considering making a move, maybe swapping a dusty single-family rental for a sleek multi-unit or a small retail corner, I’m telling you, a 1031 is worth exploring.
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13 December 2024 | 5 replies
Im open to conventional financing or seller financing.To find properties, you can network with local agents and brokers, join local real estate investment groups, use online platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin, send direct mail campaigns, drive for dollars, network with property managers, and explore seller financing.Good luck!
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15 December 2024 | 12 replies
I've explored refi and heloc, but came up empty as I have no chance of qualifying income.
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12 December 2024 | 2 replies
Obviously this depends on whether Local, Esq. is willing to do it (and whether there is a state-specific bar requirement just for this type of work), but I want an outside perspective first.Thanks,Looking in BaltimoreHey Samer, are you exploring Markets?
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16 December 2024 | 19 replies
However, their terms involve a 20-year amortization, a 5-year ARM, and a rate of prime + 0.5% thereafter.I’m exploring other options for financing and would appreciate any suggestions or advice.
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13 December 2024 | 7 replies
Rental Yields and Appreciation: Explore how Texas' rental markets stack up against comparable states.Legislation and Taxes: Property taxes in Texas are high.
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17 December 2024 | 12 replies
Given the competitiveness in Scottsdale, exploring duplexes or triplexes might be a more feasible alternative to larger multi-family units.
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13 December 2024 | 7 replies
I aim to allocate a small amount of funds toward a Roth IRA and a high-yield savings account (HYSA).My current job offers limited opportunities for overtime, so I’m exploring side work related to real estate, such as part-time property management or similar roles.