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22 January 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Antoine Black: I have a house that free and clear and I'm trying to tap in the equity can any one help Hey Antoine, As Mike stated, your best bet is a local credit union.
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3 February 2025 | 1 reply
One of the best places to see what's out there in your area is to check Airbnb AND Pricelabs.
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28 January 2025 | 2 replies
No One?
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30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hi,I’m interested in conducting a Cost Segregation study for one of my properties.
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5 February 2025 | 9 replies
Since Texas is a tax deed state, you gain ownership at auction, but the previous owner has 6 months to 2 years to redeem it by paying your bid plus 25% interest (in year one).
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24 January 2025 | 12 replies
In other words, not resold to the government so the bank had more flexibility on the condition.I look at the original commitment letter and it states "xxx amount will be advanced at closing for the purchase of an investment property, and the remaining balance of the loan to be placed into an escrow account to be disbursed as improvements are made".No points, and only one closing, so I don't have to deal with a short term HML that I have to refinance in under a year.Hope that helps!
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
How would you handle the situation if you ever encountered one?
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30 January 2025 | 2 replies
You can do better (referencing the latter).Just one opinion.
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1 February 2025 | 11 replies
I only have one STR I mostly do LTR but I know location and amenities are king.
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
I would consider selling one of the properties, paying off the debt, creating a reserve for your remaining investment, and ensuring you are 100% financially stable before you invest again.