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21 January 2025 | 74 replies
I am a private Monday lender and NMLS licensed ( not active) Mortgage banker so I know a little about this I started in private money in Oakland CA in 1987 and have done well over 3000 loans to various clients in 25 states and this is me personally not selling a system so others can do it..
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26 December 2024 | 7 replies
Instead of trying to actively manage investments in singles and doubles have you considered investing passively in syndications?
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29 December 2024 | 11 replies
This is often more difficult to find but one strategy would be to talk with STR investors who are active in the market there.
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29 December 2024 | 8 replies
I know when I was an active Broker my SOP was get listing open escrow with buyer to be determined and order the preliminary title report prior to spending money on marketing someones property..
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20 December 2024 | 9 replies
Additionally, filing establishes a record of your business activities, which can be beneficial for future deductions or tax compliance.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
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21 December 2024 | 12 replies
I activate them with my email, but tenants have to use their own subscription to the premium streaming services.
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24 December 2024 | 12 replies
If you have deep pockets, I think Austin will eventually reward you, but if you are a newbie in real estate looking to cash flow positive day one or shortly thereafter, Austin is probably not your best bet in TEXAS.
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26 December 2024 | 8 replies
You have to be an active manager and many current owners are not wanting a second job and are selling.
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25 December 2024 | 11 replies
Not sure about maple heights/cleveland, but just down the road here in Akron, the Akron housing authority maintains a list of properties and landlords who are actively interested in providing section 8 housing.
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21 December 2024 | 14 replies
If your goal is less required documentation, DSCR is likely your best bet as most everyone as mentioned, possibly a bank statement program depending on your job structure.