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27 April 2020 | 3 replies
While the federal government quickly offered forbearance options to many homeowners last month, assistance for most renters has been more varied by city and state.Landlords say rent payments are essential for them to pay their mortgages, taxes and building-maintenance costs.Almost 90% of apartment households paid all or at least part of their April rent by the 19th, a lower rate than normal, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council.Cosmopolitan Houses’ general manager, Steve Stadmeyer, said most of the complex’s tenants paid their rent in April and that staff has been directing tenants to programs that can help them financially.
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28 April 2020 | 4 replies
I am wondering if there are any grants or other programs out there that can be used to assist with infrastructure costs on a small residential development.
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29 April 2020 | 11 replies
These smart TVs could come pre-programed with a certain limited TV set (like having the Amazon Prime app on a Roku enabled smart TV).
28 April 2020 | 1 reply
I'm wondering if I can sell to a tenant who has occupied property for over 15 years.I'm thinking of selling but also wondering if the program helps tenants purchase?
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30 April 2020 | 14 replies
Hi my name is Jonathon I live in Turlock California, I am looking to invest in purchasing a home through an FHA program for a first time home buyer program.
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30 April 2020 | 8 replies
@Eduardo CamposAs others have mentioned, the "first time homebuyers" program is normally intended for houses that will be owner-occupied.
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12 May 2020 | 5 replies
Some 3 and 5% down conventional programs do not have MI but its concealed in the rate which can be better since mortgage interest can be a write off and MI is down the tubes.
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2 May 2020 | 46 replies
I would tell my 19 year old self to skip college, skip graduate school, skip law school, don't buy any of the guru's courses, then go get a real estate license, find a broker with an in-house property management team and a great training/mentor program, start selling properties, find some successful investors to work with, and model their business.
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29 April 2020 | 7 replies
Conduct some research on this, and then find a great real estate agent/broker in your area that is registered to represent you on HUD home purchases and is knowledgeable of the FHA and 203k programs.
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30 April 2020 | 4 replies
and banks stopping certain lending programs (smaller banks and third party lenders).