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7 May 2024 | 3 replies
Even while not every transaction will succeed, they will all yield insightful and instructive lessons.
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7 May 2024 | 7 replies
If you didn't do soils testing when you purchased lots, now would be a good time to understand any other hidden costs.
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6 May 2024 | 8 replies
Of course it’s not as simple as it appears.....lots of hidden costs, taxes, insurance, preservation, etc. and much depends on the jurisdiction as to length of foreclosure process.
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6 May 2024 | 5 replies
Overall, Pompano is a fantastic hidden gem, and I love living here.
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6 May 2024 | 8 replies
What I have currently is decent but that company has lot of hidden charges esp on maintenance requests even after taking 15%.
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5 May 2024 | 17 replies
Other hidden costs you need to consider when evaluating HM lenders:-Applications Fees-Administrative Fees,-Commitment Fees-Underwriting Fees-Origination Fees-Loan Servicing-Rehab Draw Fees-Inspection Fees-Interest paid on undrawn rehab budget?
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8 May 2024 | 112 replies
You still need to look after your properties, think about them and at times instruct us if you want something done.
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4 May 2024 | 28 replies
I believe in cash flow at COE now to sustain the rental business, but build/grow wealth through it's equity, realized, NOT HIDDEN in the asset.
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3 May 2024 | 1 reply
I found there was loans taken out using a 3rd party that was disguised or hidden on their taxes.
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2 May 2024 | 6 replies
Avoid using email as much as possible, beware of attachments, get any wiring instructions over the phone and verify those wiring instructions by calling the bank back at the number on their website.