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5 June 2020 | 2 replies
Subsequently, I was able to find other brokers and programs that were offered to non US citizens.They typically offer ARMS (5/1, 7/1) and 30 yr fixed but the rates ofcourse are higher than those afforded to US citizens and the documentation process is very onerous and can delay the closing process on a property.
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27 July 2020 | 3 replies
Even on my ARM I'm still clearing $350-400 but that pretty much squashed the "Repeat" right out of my BRRRR.
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10 June 2020 | 5 replies
If i do commercial loan with an ARM, what do most investors do when the rate goes up at 5 or 7 years?
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28 November 2021 | 19 replies
If its outdated but still liveable then great, but if it needs work due to safety concerns then it's a no go.
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8 June 2020 | 33 replies
This will give you added safety for the entire portfolio and flexibility in the future to make moves as you continue to learn and grow as an investor.
12 June 2020 | 4 replies
Currently it is mostly open with minor changes for safety.
15 June 2020 | 6 replies
Ideally we want 3BR SFH in:- safe / low crime area- great schools (elementary / middle /junior / high school with greatschools rating >= 8)- nice-to-have (maybe not realistic): yard spaceSeems like the suburbs with the great schools would not cash flow positive, but we are concerned about safety in Cincy.
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10 June 2020 | 3 replies
If you won't sleep at night without an extra margin of safety, consider requiring an income of 4x rent!
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16 June 2020 | 5 replies
You will be dealing with sellers who have equity in their home and making an arms length offer.
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16 June 2020 | 8 replies
However it is easy enough to rent the house to your parents as an arms length transaction and then gift them their rent money back at the end of the year.