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9 October 2020 | 10 replies
I don't want to waste anybodys time by looking for deals if I don't have my financing in order first.
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11 October 2020 | 7 replies
I would minimize the mount of money I put down on the property and use that money (that was originally intended for the down payment) to rehab the house.Looks like you're in the rust belt like me so there should be plenty of houses that need rehabbed and can be purchased for 65%-75% of the ARV.
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12 October 2020 | 34 replies
But generally speaking as long as you make your payments pay your tax's keep the insurance current with the lender endorsement Do not sell and wrap on contract or create waste I don't think a lender can just call your loan based on your financial condition..
10 February 2021 | 4 replies
I trimmed back trees and vines way back to minimize the need for that.
20 October 2020 | 6 replies
I'm aware there are risks involved, but they can be mitigated/minimized, and the reward is definitely there.
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14 October 2020 | 22 replies
You are wasting peoples time.
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28 October 2020 | 6 replies
To avoid the potential of wasting more time in trying to figure this out all on my own I am humbly requesting help.
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14 October 2020 | 10 replies
Including it in the rent looks like a good idea and you could even charge a premium over averages to make up for waste but remember not everyone will realize that the extra cost is built in and just think you are overpriced.
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20 October 2020 | 47 replies
@Aaron Macken Not landlords, they aren't going to waste their time responding.
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25 October 2020 | 8 replies
I know I wasted 10 years not doing my research or buying what I should have bought to diversify but I guess I thought I would never have to worry about living without the security of those sources of income.