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3 December 2024 | 14 replies
Losing out on a deal that's under contract because people on your team couldn't close on time is not a great feeling.
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4 December 2024 | 10 replies
You probably had a little tickle in your moral compass which gave you pause, which is why you reached out.My wife is an accountant, when we look for every possible tax break it doesn't feel like theft, we feel accomplished to find a place for more savings and lose zero sleep over it.
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6 December 2024 | 21 replies
I've seen many people lose their money.
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3 December 2024 | 4 replies
He wanted to make renovations, depending on the extent, was told he might lose the grandfathering.
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1 December 2024 | 32 replies
There are plenty/almost all towns in MN with populations under 2,000 people where you can buy a $50,000 house and rent it out for $600/mo+ and lose your shirt.
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3 December 2024 | 14 replies
Anyway, as long as this is money you can afford to lose good luck.
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26 November 2024 | 2 replies
.🔴 Over-leveraged finances: Borrowers with excessive debt or insufficient personal capital invested in the deal could pose a greater risk of default.🔴 Questionable property comps: Overstated market values or inappropriate comparables may mean they’re inflating expectations.As always, thorough due diligence is your best protection.
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30 November 2024 | 2 replies
Why are you losing sleep?
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3 December 2024 | 9 replies
@Tom StevensonHELOC money is extremely expensive - if you buy something that is 100% financed, either entirely with the proceeds from the HELOC, or with HELOC money for the down payment and a conventional loan, you will lose money.