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13 September 2018 | 4 replies
Ellis, Congratulations on getting the correct mindset and pushing yourself to begin as a real estate investor!
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19 April 2020 | 31 replies
(Hint: Follow Walmart - their customers tend to be your tenants)Conservative Underwriting - Leaving some "cookies in the closet" is a phrase my partner refers to when we are underwriting parks.
14 September 2018 | 6 replies
I know an investment property mortgage tends to have a higher rate than a primary residence, but is there some other rule I don’t know about with cash-out refis on investment properties that pushes the rates even higher?
17 September 2018 | 5 replies
The low down VA loan is a way to enter the high priced San Diego RE market without a lot of money.I am neither a veteran or a mortgage broker but believe the following to be a good path for those who have a VA loan option:The VA loan is for owner occupied purchases but can be used to purchase up to a quad (up to a 4 unit property).I recommend new investors start with a detached duplex.
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14 September 2018 | 35 replies
Anyone who doesn't show up during this window is automatically ruled out.I find that with this method, it saves me time and shows me who is respects my time by following instructions and showing up on schedule.
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21 September 2018 | 5 replies
Since you're following David Greene's strategy, looks like you've found the podcast ;) I can't recommend it highly enough as you grow your knowledge base in REI.
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12 September 2018 | 4 replies
I'm researching a property in Southwestern Colorado that has the following language on the county's property record "SMITH, JANE C UND 2/3 PCT INT; DOE, MARY ESTATE OF UND 1/3 PCT INT" .
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12 September 2018 | 0 replies
The kids love it.”The rebound in housing has followed the broader recovery, as the area attracts new employers.Amazon has opened two huge centers in North Las Vegas for distributing goods and handling returns, bringing thousands of jobs.
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16 September 2018 | 10 replies
I know that I should not push this to the side or procrastinate.
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28 September 2018 | 7 replies
They asked if I pushed out the late due date to the 8th that it would help.