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11 October 2024 | 11 replies
Hi Grayson, with you mentioning conventional 5% down and FHA 3.5% down, it sounds like you are referring to a primary residence.Private Lending/Hard Money Lending is usually on investment property (We can do primaries but it is highly regulated & varies state to state so most refrain from it.)If you are looking to get into a flip, long term loan, whatever it may be.If you have no experience & a solid fico, rule of thumb is 20% down.Hope that helped :)
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
This salary includes both taxable and non-taxable income.The formula for calculating child support payments can vary depending on your state.
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13 October 2024 | 8 replies
They can:1) Put language in their agreements allowing them to place liens2) Some counties allow a purchase contract to be recorded as a lien3) Most though, do it borderline illegally
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12 October 2024 | 8 replies
If done right, you can pull out the money that you've initially invested.
10 October 2024 | 7 replies
I wouldn't be overpaying for something with good seller financing.Rates are coming down in the next 24 months, you can just buy something else with the intention to refi down.
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10 October 2024 | 5 replies
You can also check out The Real Estate Guys and The Best Ever Real Estate Show for additional perspectives and insights.Regarding your university studies, a business or real estate minor could definitely help, but it’s not essential.
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10 October 2024 | 8 replies
You do have to be aware of cultural differences and other challenges:- In other countries, workers ALWAYS take their birthdays off- You should inquire about & respect local holidays- Timezone differences of more than 2-4 hours, can lead to mysterious "sick" days.
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30 September 2024 | 0 replies
Getting turnover right can both increase your income and reduce expenses.
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10 October 2024 | 3 replies
If you're unsure whether your mortgage is owned by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, you can use their online loan lookup tools to verify [oai_citation:2,For Homeowners Affected by a Natural Disaster](https://myhome.freddiemac.com/docs/Natural_Disaster_Relief_Consumer_Flyer_GSEs.pdf?
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11 October 2024 | 8 replies
I learned that persistence, transparency, and trust can get deals done, even when things don’t go as planned.