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17 February 2024 | 19 replies
Start by reaching out directly to owners who might sell but haven't officially listed their homes.
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17 February 2024 | 40 replies
But, for non-owner occupied is the target is 25% down.
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17 February 2024 | 7 replies
The new draft zoning ordinance of Gaithersburg, which, for full disclosure, my mom has worked for the planning department my entire life, is out with an interesting wrinkle: they will not only allow ADUs but also have no owner-occupant requirement.
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17 February 2024 | 5 replies
RE Cost Seg is a fantastic company designed for owners of smaller properties.
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18 February 2024 | 47 replies
Owner occupied might be the best option for you.I wish you all the best.
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17 February 2024 | 7 replies
The title company researches to make sure there is a clear title and that the seller is the correct owner with the authority to provide you with a deed to the property.
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17 February 2024 | 25 replies
Of course, people love to save the 8-10% management fee when everything goes right, but when things go wrong, having an effective property manager can save the owner a lot of money and headaches.
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17 February 2024 | 3 replies
However, Vermont probably should be considering licensing with the burdens put on investment owners by state and municipalities.
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18 February 2024 | 21 replies
I never fell fo rthe whole DMM, cold calling, texting, driving for dollars crap.I never fell for the foreclosure list, taxlien list, absentee owners list.
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17 February 2024 | 4 replies
.🏠 I got interested this last year after my parents had to move again from their rental, as the owners decided to sell.