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18 September 2017 | 7 replies
I have been reading at building codes to have a better understanding of the field. but as my priority I would like to get a construction project management job, improve the skills and then jump on it feeling more confident.
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12 September 2017 | 4 replies
. = $5510% MGT fee = $110Mortgage = $253, 20 year amortization @ 5% Taxes $116 per moInsurance $75 per mo total = $719 per mo2% rule = 2.20%Capex = 15%CoC = 33% (turn key, est rehab to be $1000-1500 - new appliances, needs a few new doors) , $2000 closing costs, $10,000 down payment) The duplex does only have 1 furnace and 1 water heaterMonthly cash flow = $381 Am I missing anything?
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11 September 2017 | 15 replies
I spoke with my lender and he told me FHA recently changed their rules...he said if I already own property then I can't get an FHA loan for a primary residence (even if I have 20% equity in the rental properties).
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16 September 2017 | 3 replies
HI I purchased a home in a multi unit (R4), high density zone.I am currently renting the house cash flow is just $50 after mortgage payment.This house has a big workshop in the back with a high rise ceiling, brand new roof, electricity and water.It sets in a half an acre lot so I am able to rent the workshop and land for $700 a month Total cash flow on this property is $750 a monthI'd like to enclosed this workshop (it has 3 brick walls already built) and make it into a livable place.I can still rent the land and keep the cash flow at about the same amount ($700).However there's no sewer at this house just 2 septic tanks attached to the main house.Workshop will need:windowsanother walldoorscooling and heating systemBathroom etc...I can build build more units attached to the current workshop since there's so much land to play with but i have no idea of the cost.I purchased this home for $150k in 2016I owe 143Klast month I paid for an appraisal and the current value is at $185(flooring was the only improvement at the house).Question is should I refinance and bring in sewer line, build more units or live it the way it is?
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11 September 2017 | 2 replies
I hope this is not interpreted as a solisitation I know that is against the rules but I do have a question on my primary residence.I have had problems in the past securing loans because of my lack of W-2 income.
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18 September 2017 | 14 replies
My experience is maybe some emotional motivation but I feel if I can provide improvement to the area and give students a better place to live and maybe sacrifice some margin, I am helping to improve the community.
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28 February 2019 | 13 replies
I am all for paying to learn, but you just signed up to learn the same lesson for the next 10 years without hope for improvement.
2 October 2017 | 12 replies
Every state has rules regarding payment of properties sold at auction.
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16 September 2017 | 14 replies
Which leads to a second matter, while you may be able to improve revenues or lower operating costs sufficiently to meet your metric of $100/mth free cash flow per unit, you should not pay the Vendor for the effort you will expend to realize that potential.
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11 September 2017 | 2 replies
In fact, their credit score will probably improve!