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27 August 2024 | 5 replies
Not sure if it would make sense for you specifically, would need to know a bit more about your situation and everything, some people we help that are looking to consolidate debt consider refinancing to lump all their payments together since a primary residence lending option has lower rates than some of the alternatives.
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28 August 2024 | 32 replies
So I tried and succeeded in alternative strategy; I started with smaller commercial multifamily deals that I could do myself.
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29 August 2024 | 13 replies
Look for some alternative financing so I don’t have to sell investments and incur capital gains tax.5. 🤷🏻♂️?
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28 August 2024 | 7 replies
Additionally, we are open to exploring other options beyond selling, so any advice or alternative strategies from those with experience in similar properties would be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance for any guidance or connections you can provide.Best regards,Matt Ginsberg
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29 August 2024 | 38 replies
But, I still think that your course is very much worth to look at as a better alternative to apartments.
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27 August 2024 | 2 replies
Alternatively, if more time is needed, then they could pay you a fee to sell them an "option contract" to buy the property at a set price within a given time period.
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31 August 2024 | 36 replies
The 'rule of thumb' that everyone should ALWAYS follow is... educate yourself and verify everything - Whenever you put money into any investment you need to research the rules that apply to that investment strategy from alternate sources and verify what you are being told - Never make an investment if you don't understand the issues and verify every claim made through county public records and other, 3rd party sources.
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26 August 2024 | 5 replies
@Kyle MasonTo increase your loan amount, consider strategies like increasing rental income, co-signing with a co-signer, using portfolio loans, negotiating seller financing, down payment assistance programs, paying down debt, and considering alternative loan products like DSCR loans, non-QM loans, and bridge loans.
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25 August 2024 | 8 replies
The tenants will likely appreciate it and feel safer.
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28 August 2024 | 17 replies
Alternatively, if there is no equity in the property do a friendly foreclosure between the LLC and you mortgage holder.