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17 February 2025 | 13 replies
Most HMLs I deal with require a minimum of $10k equity (or 10%, whichever is higher) in each property.
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15 February 2025 | 6 replies
For your mortgage, a 30-year loan will give you lower monthly payments, which could be ideal while starting out.
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15 February 2025 | 9 replies
Ideally, I would like to buy a 2-4 unit, but I'm not closed off to a single family and renting out the rooms.Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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6 February 2025 | 7 replies
If the complaint is legit, I deal with it.
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6 February 2025 | 9 replies
Ideally, you should have consulted a real estate tax pro before doing that.
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3 February 2025 | 2 replies
There are also smaller brokerages that may specialize in this.Actually, that would be ideal.
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5 February 2025 | 5 replies
My goal is to acquire my first investment property, ideally a single-family rental, by early-2025.I’m particularly interested in hearing from others who’ve navigated the Hudson Valley or Catskills markets, especially with rental properties or creative financing strategies.
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4 February 2025 | 2 replies
Ideally we'd like to fix and flip and/or STR cottages in Michigan.
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4 February 2025 | 11 replies
up to 20% DSCR through lenders I deal with
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13 February 2025 | 5 replies
It’s crucial to ensure that your cash reserves can cover not only the mortgage but also unexpected expenses during the remodel.The 30% housing rule is a helpful guideline to avoid overextending yourself, and ideally, you should be comfortable with your monthly housing costs even without rental income.