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9 March 2024 | 2 replies
Seller financing wasn't on the table, but I looked up the mortgage information and it was free and clear.
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8 March 2024 | 5 replies
The truth is that you can do a lot of your research yourself and online.
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9 March 2024 | 4 replies
It is more challenging to get mortgages on properties that are of lower values, which is why I am suggesting local smaller banks, who have a mandate to serve the local communities.
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8 March 2024 | 4 replies
I also have a mortgage balance on a rental at 4.5% I got back in 2015.
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7 March 2024 | 8 replies
Attend workshops, read books, listen to podcasts, and participate in online forums like BiggerPockets.
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8 March 2024 | 10 replies
I was thinking of purchasing a hot tub...I called local companies and can get a 220v hot tub for around 6500, or could order a "plug and play" online that is 110v.
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9 March 2024 | 10 replies
In a nutshell, I buy secured debt ( real estate note secured by a mortgage or trust deed)at a discount from a lender.
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7 March 2024 | 5 replies
I'm sure my cash flow could vary based on the loan I would receive since I could use a first time home buyer loan but lets assume that I use a 30 year fixed FHA mortgage at 7%.
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8 March 2024 | 4 replies
The state paid about $35,000 down for us and our mortgage was about $820/month ($123k loan amortized over 30 years at 4.5%).