6 September 2016 | 2 replies
If so, the market is tough for that as any fixer has investors looking for flips and home buyers looking for a primary residence.
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7 September 2016 | 7 replies
Reason I ask is most conventional lenders will offer a 5% down option on a personal residence. you'll still pay monthly PMI but it's far cheaper then the FHA options.
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5 September 2016 | 1 reply
I'm a Rhode Island resident, a first-time homebuyer, and am interested in purchasing my first investment property.
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27 November 2016 | 8 replies
Do your due diligence on how to get qualified on how to do work with the big box stores.
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5 September 2016 | 8 replies
The qualifying applicants can be counted on one hand.
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7 September 2016 | 8 replies
2) What if I've moved into in this house as my primary residence for 2 years (kids will both be in college) before the renovation and sale?
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12 April 2017 | 16 replies
Even at an appraisal of $300k*, you would only qualify for $210k total, which is less than you have into it (including current borrowings).
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8 September 2016 | 9 replies
the lead that comes in should be used simply to set an appointment to view the property nothing more.. its the death nell to qualify on the phone. 2.
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7 September 2016 | 3 replies
We were going to purchase the MF together, as I do not think either one of us would be able to qualify for the mortgage on our own.
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7 September 2016 | 3 replies
@James JonesIn order to get an answer, you need to share some information.1) Was this home your primary residence?