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11 September 2024 | 0 replies
Do you have reliable and affordable insurance?
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11 September 2024 | 17 replies
As for getting a mortgage, you will need reliable income and some W2 to show the bank.
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11 September 2024 | 20 replies
For lenders/banks, quality vacation rentals are clearly a unique and reliably performing asset class..For investment properties these lenders typically require a minimum 20-25% down payment but since there is higher gross revenue, the investor can often qualify for a higher loan amount.
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13 September 2024 | 11 replies
However, getting a policy to cover a few thousand dollars worth of damage to one of my glamping tents is not worth the money, time, or energy for me.
11 September 2024 | 9 replies
You can also consider increasing your deductible to lower the premium, assuming you have enough reserves for emergencies.Energy Efficiency Improvements→ If you cover utilities for your rental properties, look into energy-efficient upgrades (such as LED lighting, better insulation, or energy-efficient appliances).
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12 September 2024 | 54 replies
But, I don't know how reliable they are.
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11 September 2024 | 38 replies
As an out-of-state investor I'm looking for a qualified and reliable property manager.
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11 September 2024 | 7 replies
We've made it simple for operations to make InvestorFuse "The CRM that you will actually use"Depending on what you're looking for CRM wise, you could probably spend time/money/energy on customizing a Podio build out to your needs.
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11 September 2024 | 3 replies
Then find a reliable VA lender that can help you max your benefits in the best way.
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11 September 2024 | 22 replies
As rental rates progressively outpace expenses over time, the growth in cash flow can provide a reliable income stream.In line with my investment approach, I focus on these three key metrics when conducting property analyses:Initial Equity at the End of Year One:This equity can result from either a down payment or improvements made during a rehab phase.