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24 August 2016 | 6 replies
And you need at least 20% equity as conventional loans are usually 80% LTV.The benefits are getting a lower interest rate, at least with the rates we have right not, and getting rid of Private Mortgage Insurance, PMI, which is about $220 a month for me.
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28 August 2016 | 6 replies
I also think the rents are a bit lower than they could be.
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25 August 2016 | 2 replies
I can give you several good baltimore attorneys that can write up loan docs for you if it is a commercial transaction.
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24 August 2016 | 3 replies
Probably best to find cash investors (for a lower interest rate than if they're already up for interest before lending to you for higher interest)?
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28 August 2016 | 23 replies
So you will begin your learning curve already situated into either (a) a riskier asset than other more experienced folks might find (b) with lower valued collateral which will typically cost more money to disposition (c) being taken advantage of your lack of knowledge in the asset class overall.
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16 March 2017 | 29 replies
In general, in tough times concessions occur more at the higher end places and well run lower end (low amenities) places can actually benefit.
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24 August 2016 | 6 replies
Some of my friends like having 100 agents at a firm even though just a few will close something and basically be a babysitter for 80k to 100k profit a year because they do not want to sell anymore.I love the art of the deal so love transacting.
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26 August 2016 | 7 replies
Your VA loan eligibility will allow you to purchase primary residency homes (lower down payment and interest rates) that you can later use as rentals.
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25 August 2016 | 3 replies
The terminology "foundation repairs" or "Retrofits" is generally used to describe "Proprietary Foundation Systems" for MANUFACTURED HOMESHowever, If you're not dealing in MANUFACTURED HOME transactions there's no need for you to take the time to view the video.
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28 August 2016 | 12 replies
No matter how badly you wanted to get rid of it, you could put it up for a much lower cap rate and still sell it quickly.