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5 December 2015 | 1 reply
We have a HUD house under contract and are in a 10 day inspection period and called to have utilities turned on for the inspector.
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14 December 2015 | 14 replies
@Ryan DonohueThat template could be great for utilizing tax records and the appraisal district's website.I'd like to explore what excel can do for me with databases as well.
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6 December 2015 | 1 reply
Take advantage of long term investment benefits - stomach the dips/rises & retire by 60, have a maid do my laundry/clean my house/cook my food, live in an area with nice weather, workout every day, ride motorcycles, drive sports cars, do track days, visit Vegas whenever I want.I plan to do this with income properties - buy a duplex, 3-4 unit, and into the bigger (15-20 unit) closer to retirement.Long Beach investors - hit me up!
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7 December 2015 | 16 replies
In Exchange for allowing us access to these funds:My wife and I will continue to rent out the home and cover all utilities and the mortgage.
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7 December 2015 | 4 replies
That is 1 vacancy/unit/year.At that price point is the landlord expected to pay any utilities?
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8 December 2015 | 6 replies
Splitting utilities can also be an issue.As for it being 147 inspect it like you would any house.
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7 December 2015 | 6 replies
We are aware of the permits, utilities, and drawings and such that needs to be done to make this happen and the approximate cost to make these improvements.
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28 December 2015 | 8 replies
Just search some of the marketing forums on BP to see what marketing strategies other investors are utilizing today to fit your investing strategy.
10 December 2015 | 2 replies
A) 5/1 ARM – 20-year Term; Up to 30-year AmortizationInterest Rate Options:1) L5 Resi Owner-Occupied 5/1 ARM No Point Rate + 1.00% + 1 point2) L5 Resi Owner-Occupied 5/1 ARM No Point Rate + 1.50% + 0 pointPresently: L5 Resi Owner-Occupied 5/1 ARM No Point Product is set at 2.50% therefore, the CML Non-Owner Occupied 5/1 ARM rate would be1) 2.50% +1.00% = 3.50% +1 point2) 2.50% +1.50% = 4.00% + 0 pointTerm: Max: 20 yearsAmortization: Up to 30 yearsFloor: The initial rate on the transaction will be established as the Floor rate for the life of the loan.Repricing: At the end of the initial 5-year period, the interest rate would reset to the then 1-year T-Bill Rate (Index) plus 325 basis points (margin)No prepayment penalties requiredInterest Rate Repricing Caps: 2% +/- at each change date; 5% +/- over life of the loanClosing fees: Utilize mortgage calculator fee scheduleStandard commercial real estate loan underwriting guidelines are required (i.e.