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26 September 2022 | 14 replies
My margins are smaller so I can't have a big gotcha eating up all my profit.4) Mold.
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1 October 2022 | 26 replies
Momentum has shifted, and there is a large black hole eating away at some of the phantom equity.
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26 September 2022 | 5 replies
It has a full size, eat in kitchen, and it was staged with 2 living room areas.
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27 September 2022 | 18 replies
If you end up having a broken pipe, need a roof, have electrical issues, etc. it could easily eat up 2 to 3 years of expected income, so I'd definitely do my best to maintain some liquidity for a rainy day.Best wishes!
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28 September 2022 | 2 replies
Now you're stuck in a 12% interest loan that will eat you alive.
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15 October 2022 | 13 replies
Sales prices are at a peak, mortgage rates are double what they were a year ago, many first-time investors cashed out equity in a peak market to pay cash and eat up inventory, and cities/counties are increasing regulation.Keep looking, but be conservative with your numbers so you don't get caught up in the emotions of the market.
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14 October 2022 | 7 replies
There will be vacancy and maintenance expenses that will eat into your monthly cash-flow.
4 October 2022 | 15 replies
Moreover, HOA dues eat into cash flow and the board could vote against rentals in the community.
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23 September 2022 | 12 replies
If the latter, it will be difficult for you to sell at the same price and you may have to eat the loss if you decide to sell.
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4 October 2022 | 13 replies
With rates rising yet again, (not just mortgage rates, but rates that will effect buyers DTI, like car loans etc), This is eating into what buyers can afford. 3 months ago they may have been able to afford $400,000, now with the rates jumping and their DTI dropping, they may have to shop in the $325-350 range or worse.