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8 August 2018 | 5 replies
I'm leery but open to the idea, as it obviously eliminates a tenant search and possibly vacancy.
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8 August 2018 | 4 replies
Hello, I just bought a house w/ a mortgage of 30 yrs. + 4.5% interest rate, 3% down. The loan amount was for 235k.My P&I = 1,194 / moPMI = 86 / moIf I don't make prepayments, then I can get rid of PMI in 10 years....
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9 August 2018 | 5 replies
I have no debt except for my mortgage and 3 kids (LOL).
27 February 2019 | 14 replies
I’m single. 0 debt.
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9 August 2018 | 3 replies
Chapter 13 involves negotiating down debt (credit cards typically are 10 cents on the dollar) and paying it off over a 60 month payment plan.
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15 August 2018 | 8 replies
Rental income and interest from loans made by the IRA to others are fully tax sheltered.If debt-financing such as a mortgage is used, the debt must be non-recourse and the use of debt does create a small tax liability on the portion of the income attributed to the non-IRA (borrowed) money.
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11 August 2018 | 18 replies
It's better to start with a no, and be convinced of a yes If he has debt on the property, and new loan would make you in second position.
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14 August 2018 | 11 replies
And recourse debt instead of non recourse.Plus its the most competitive.
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9 August 2018 | 2 replies
However what the bank would be concerned with is your cash flow and debt to income ratios.
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28 August 2018 | 4 replies
If you are living in the condo and have decent income and ok debt to income ratio I would get a conventional loan on a rental property and leave the condo alone.