Lower priced loan, easy access to tenants, good learning tool.

If you can get access to the home for the inspection, just negotiate the cost of the problem tenant into your offer.

I let tenant know that contractor will be there on x date at approximately x time,  within proper notice times, then give them the option of being there or I will install a contractor box for access. 

In essence, all of these strategies revolve around creating equity which you can then access through re-financing.

Most folks don't have access to those kind of funds so they take out new debt in the replacement property.

Account Closed It's an interesting concept...I wasn't aware of the numerous tools out there...as an agent, we have access to Core Logic data and REALTORS Property Resource...we can grab 2 AVM's and RVM (Realtors Valuation Model) based on direct feedback from agents in the market...but that is all I have ever used.

As far as the Pro vs Premium, the primary differential appears to be the access to forms and lease agreements which is incredibly beneficial, particularly by state.

We have thrown around the idea of obtaining our real estate license so that we can have access to the MLS.

Hi Sherelle - A second home at 3.5% will be hard as that sounds like you would need to do an FHA again (unless you are former military and have access to VA loands). 

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