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18 December 2024 | 9 replies
You want to put everything in writing and be very clear about expectations and responsibilities.You also need to verify the remaining tenant can afford the rent.
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12 December 2024 | 9 replies
@Hsin-I Hsu It depends on your long term goals, risk tolerance and earning potential.A couple of bay area sayings:  Any time you can afford to buy real estate you should. Â
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18 December 2024 | 5 replies
Additionally, some landlords are still waiting on over $5,000 in payments from the program.This market is right in my backyard, and it seems like a good place to start, as I can afford to buy homes in the $65,000–$80,000 range and am familiar with the area.
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18 December 2024 | 9 replies
@Emmanuel RugambaChicago is a great market for house hacking because of its affordable 2-4 unit properties, strong tenant demand, and diverse neighborhoods.
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13 December 2024 | 6 replies
Lets start with when it does not make sense:Â Owner finance does not make sense when the borrower cannot afford the property.Â
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19 January 2025 | 354 replies
Anyone else a little frustrated?
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13 December 2024 | 7 replies
Cost of Living and Affordability: Texas has been known for its affordability—how does it compare to other emerging states like Tennessee, Florida, or North Carolina?
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11 December 2024 | 4 replies
Flippers always get frustrated waiting for the home occupant period to end on them.
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24 December 2024 | 25 replies
College used to be a lot more affordable, I studied in Europe (where college is free) and it blows my mind to see kids with 200k student loan debt trying to get ahead on a 50k job.The housing market has started to drift apart geographically.
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14 December 2024 | 36 replies
I choose that market due to affordability, potential cashflow and cash on cash return.Â