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16 February 2024 | 11 replies
Promising areas to start may include cities or regions that combine population growth, economic stability, and strong real estate trends.Remember to conduct thorough due diligence on any market you're considering, and consider making a few visits to potential areas to gain a firsthand understanding of the local dynamics.
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15 February 2024 | 6 replies
Hey all, I am about to put my house up for as a rental but I am still living in it, however I would like to get pictures & a listing up to hopefully start finding renters or at least see if there's interest.Can anyone recommend a website that I could potentially stage furniture with existing furniture but be able to add like a light on a night stand and remove person items?
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15 February 2024 | 2 replies
Some investors who acquired investment properties with the intention to flip made a pivot to rental income when they found that they were not able to sell the properties at a favorable price because higher rates priced out many of their potential buyers. 3.
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15 February 2024 | 9 replies
Approval will be based on income potential of property, your credit score, appraisal, down payment, the DSCR ratio - there are quite a few factors that play into the approval.
15 February 2024 | 1 reply
But selling this will really give me the cash that I need for the new property, and potentially reinvest in another, or even settle an existing one - great equity in this property.
15 February 2024 | 4 replies
I am looking at potentially getting into this arena.
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15 February 2024 | 1 reply
I have some potential properties that I was interested in pursuing and was considering door-knocking to see if I can come up with a feasible win-win arrangement to purchase the house rather than have them go into foreclosure.
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15 February 2024 | 2 replies
Good morning all,I'm reaching out to tap into the collective wisdom of this community regarding a potential investment opportunity I'm considering.
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15 February 2024 | 12 replies
So I've found a regional vacation market, the Poconos, that seems like it has properties in my price and potentially sufficient cash-on-cash returns to be worthwhile.
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15 February 2024 | 3 replies
A loan option you could look into that will potentially preapprove you for more is a DSCR (Debt service coverage ratio) loan, which is based on the rental income of the investment property you are looking to purchase, instead of based on your personal income for a conventional loan.