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28 February 2024 | 9 replies
A few months later you have one unit done - $900 extra comes in.
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1 March 2024 | 3 replies
I usually leave the windows alone in older houses unless they are not functioning.
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29 February 2024 | 0 replies
I was also happy with that as conventional loans at the time were at about 6%.Lowest rates possible will be in relationships with private money lenders.Lowest rates in the public market will be in the form of a conventional loan.Next up you have commercial mortgages that are usually slightly higher than conventional loans but don't have as strict of loan requirements as conventional loans do.Usually a bit higher in rates are DSCR (debt service credit ratio) lenders.
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29 February 2024 | 15 replies
Better rate and usually no points.Bunch of factors to consider honestly.
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29 February 2024 | 3 replies
No pets means no pets.I usually explain to the tenants that it is an insurance issue.
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1 March 2024 | 19 replies
The buy box is usually broken down into columns and details the criteria a property must meet to be considered for purchase.
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29 February 2024 | 9 replies
For $350 I think you might as well have that extra layer of protection.
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29 February 2024 | 10 replies
Prepare for extra holding cost expect budget and the timeline to be more than you originally thought.3.
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1 March 2024 | 10 replies
I am not necessarily trying to replace my 9 to 5 simply retire earlier than 65.I am 42 years old and I would need at least a year, if not two to save up the extra money needed for a down payment.