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21 July 2021 | 3 replies
I want to maximize my cash flow for that first year and if I have the space available to me then why not.
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21 July 2021 | 2 replies
Very experienced investors or people with a lot of construction experience are sometimes comfortable doing their own “inspection” on the initial walkthrough.
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22 July 2021 | 16 replies
At $844 mortgage a month I'd be much more comfortable.
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21 July 2021 | 2 replies
If you are less comfortable living with people, I’d suggest going straight for a duplex-triplex and then live in a side for a year, rinse, wash, repeat.
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21 July 2021 | 3 replies
Basically how do you maximize your return in this situation.
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22 July 2021 | 9 replies
Yes I am trying to max my leverage as well as maximize on my cash on hand right now which currently is enough to payoff property 1.
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21 July 2021 | 3 replies
Identify the best route for financing by speaking to 4-5 different lenders (potentailly use FHA insured loan to maximize levergae).
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21 July 2021 | 5 replies
I'd also make sure the GC provides a detailed schedule that you feel comfortable with
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23 July 2021 | 11 replies
What I mean is that you need to decide for yourselves what you are comfortable spending in mortgage, rather than being pushed to getting the most expensive thing the bank will let you buy.
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22 July 2021 | 4 replies
Not very inclined to take on a partner....Both properties will put me comfortably over what I need to spend for the 1031.