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14 July 2021 | 13 replies
Run the numbers based on it being a rental property - my preference is long term rental with the potential for short term rental being a bonus.
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14 July 2021 | 3 replies
@Ryan Cleary No I didn’t want to sink that cash, but also wanted to list as an option to see if anyone thought a payoff was preferable to negative cash flow.
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28 July 2021 | 3 replies
I prefer to work with an agent as I learn the process of BRRRR, so from what I've read on the Homestyle Renovation loan, it looks like a nice option for completely new investors like myself?
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16 July 2021 | 2 replies
Having a decent background in Excel and databases I prefer a true CRM.
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15 July 2021 | 3 replies
However, I prefer to learn from good experiences and other people mistakes.
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15 July 2021 | 12 replies
Preferably within 60 days or less.- They are nearby.
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16 July 2021 | 7 replies
I’d prefer not restarting my loan term at 30 years if possible.
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5 August 2021 | 15 replies
Currently shooting for around the 500k mark as that’s affordable and lands me close to downtown for my preferred lifestyle, if it’s my own condo that I buy first.What would you recommend, buy your own home first or buy a rental (an investment property?)
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15 July 2021 | 5 replies
Additionally, some sellers just prefer not to work with real estate agents and want to avoid commissions, don’t like working with big firms and want to do business with local buyers.