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14 July 2021 | 13 replies
I don't know your exact situation, but if you have cash on the sidelines, you could potentially invest in a syndication delivering double digit returns.
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8 July 2021 | 3 replies
I continually find deals but utilized my limit on conventional loans and joint ventured (JV) with family members & friends motivated to invest.
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17 July 2021 | 20 replies
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20 July 2021 | 9 replies
Your ARV I’m sure will be much higher once renovated so you can just apply for a conventional mortgage after the fact.
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6 July 2021 | 4 replies
For conventional loan the appraiser does not use a price per square footage to build.
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9 July 2021 | 12 replies
Banks either make conventional loans (backed by large institutions like Fannie Mae) or portfolio loans (loans back by the bank itself).
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7 July 2021 | 1 reply
Looking to get some cash flow and I'll be putting around 20% down with conventional financing.
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13 July 2021 | 6 replies
@Gunes KoYour best bet is to discuss your situation with a couple lenders(conventional lenders and non-conventional lenders).You likely won't be able to get a conventional loan without another source of income.
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7 July 2021 | 4 replies
IMO the lowest barrier to entry into investing is as a first time home buyer where you can get in with 3% down on conventional, which even beats FHA.
7 July 2021 | 16 replies
Buying my first condo in Miami using a 5% conventional loan that stipulates primary residents.