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18 February 2024 | 2 replies
This is the simplest method, but it also means your tenants are more likely to abuse the utilities by leaving windows open with the heat or A/C running, leaving lights on, ignoring the toilet that constantly flushes on its own, etc.3.
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19 February 2024 | 3 replies
.- I have a mixed use property with 2 commercial spaces rented for the last 2.5 years and 1 short term rental/residential space I have airbnb'd/lived in part time for the past 2.5 years- I owe about $110,000 and have about $200,000 in equity- My credit is 580 - 620 right now due to being laid off last year and missing a couple of credit card payments.
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17 February 2024 | 0 replies
Unfortunately, even though my DTI and credit score was good, the underwriting was not so good because I had gone through a debt consolidation program not too long ago which, as some may know, requires you to stop payment on debt for a period of time.
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19 February 2024 | 5 replies
Land/Building Appreciation- Payment longterm.
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20 February 2024 | 23 replies
You have to consider that turnkey will usually mean less investment up front (down payment + renovation costs) but lower cash flow.
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19 February 2024 | 10 replies
If you strategy is to build a rental portfolio as fast as you can then, you want to refinance at the highest available leverage. (75%) That allows you to preserve your capital so you have down payment money for your next deal.
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19 February 2024 | 3 replies
**Seller Finance**: Become a lender instead of a landlord by offering seller financing to buyers, which can provide consistent payments and tax benefits ([Why Would a Seller Sell on Seller Finance | Seller Q&A](;t=363s)).7.
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18 February 2024 | 11 replies
For example, I used AirDNA for a property and came up with $54,200 annual income, Pricelabs says $24,600, and my estimate based on the property my in laws stay at is $32,000.The income is the hardest for me to estimate, even using enemy method.
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21 February 2024 | 42 replies
. $15,000 down the drain that could have been used towards the down payment on another property.
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19 February 2024 | 5 replies
I wouldn't tell the attorney that the tenants haven't paid for three months and you want to evict for non-payment of rent.