My one concern so far with their application, though, is their combined credit card debt, which is four times that of the average US household, and twice as high as the average for their income bracket (they also have student debt and an auto loan).

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Especially, in some areas of the country were appreciation is high.

., It's highly doubtful that this will hurt you as long as your CPA continues consistently with the reporting path they recommended. 

So, I focus on her wonderful qualities and understand that marriage is a compromise. 

Even if it is not a requirement to have a high credit score for approval most asset-based lenders will use the credit score to determine your rates and terms based on your risk factor.

But with your high income and not a lot of savings I would try to save as much as possible for the next few years and then reap the rewards.

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Partner Driven was interested in the Rick Rd deal in Reading, PA, due to its high profit potential.

I never saw an update.I am still tempted when I see low prices, high rents with returns of 18%+, but all these bad experiences are making me not pull the trigger.