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8 January 2025 | 10 replies
Our life is complicated and I work a complicated stressful job, but if we’re being honest, I also don’t have time for renters, but I somehow make it work and I personally think it pays off.Mtg: 1800Rent: 2900Owe: 200Rate: 4.5 I thinkSell Price: est. 450-460No other rentals except an in law suite on our current primaryFuture goals: would love to use this properly to buy other properties to get out of the corporate rat race.
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17 January 2025 | 40 replies
The ban in Asheville proper started in 2016 though, and we don't seem to have more affordable housing as a result.
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24 December 2024 | 9 replies
For house hacking, ensure rental and personal use are properly allocated for deductions.
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
When I asked what happened with the applicant, they took weeks to inform me that squatters had moved into the property. 3) When I asked for a copy of the court paperwork they had filed (to ensure they were actually doing something about it and to discuss with my own lawyer), they reassured me vaguely they were taking steps while they moved slowly without telling me what exactly they were doing.
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2 January 2025 | 13 replies
Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊Please send us any feedback via email, as we do not use the DM feature here.
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26 December 2024 | 6 replies
As for Columbus, it’s a growing market with potential for strong rental demand, but make sure to research specific neighborhoods, local market trends, and the level of competition to ensure you’re making a smart investment.
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3 January 2025 | 18 replies
For example if they leave in the winter, I need to ensure the pipes don’t freeze.
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24 December 2024 | 5 replies
I think this was to ensure your buyer can qualify for a loan.
13 January 2025 | 41 replies
Learn the lawsDon't use a contract "off the internet", laws vary by state and are also regulated on a federal level Learn the financing techniques correctlyDon’t skip parts of the processDon’t ever do a “kitchen table” closingUse the proper deedAn attorney can help you with the legal work, but the rest you are on your ownYour guru will not bail you out“Investing” in someone else’s deal by providing a small 2nd loan so the “investor” can pay for “cash to the seller” and for “closing costs” so he can do the deal is a very bad planKnow what problems can ariseLearn the responses and solutions to problems before they are needed Know everything there is to know about Title and what that meansKnow who a "protected class" individual isLearn the "back doors"Learn human natureUnderstand timelinesUnderstand regulation enforcement (some of these "mistakes" have a 10 year statue of limitations ( they can charge you 10 years AFTER you do the transaction) and carry hefty fines and possible imprisonmentThe court doesn't accept "I didn't know" for an answer"Know that the source of the lead plays a serious role in some states and federallyKnow how much of a "profit" pushes the boundaries to invite an investigationYou can be sued by the seller if you don’t do things correctlyYou are automatically at fault if an investigator or attorney or regulator gets involved.
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25 January 2025 | 26 replies
That is a big move, and I wish you all the best @Maxwell Silva on your journey.In terms of a BIO, I would absolutely use your experience in the healthcare field as no doubt you probably contain the following skills:Patience - Working at the level the client requires (whether first time home buyer or experienced investor)Detail Oriented - Ensuring that every important detail is accounted forPeople Person - Putting the needs of others firstGood team player - Good at coordinating and working with a team (title co, lender, other Realtors, etc)Dedicated - Committed to meeting deadlines, and helping people accomplish their RE goalsThese should get you started.