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4 October 2024 | 1 reply
Your credit score is above what lenders want6.
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3 October 2024 | 4 replies
Looking forward to learning from your experiences and connecting with you all!
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3 October 2024 | 1 reply
Or, would my money be better spent someplace down south or by a National Park that would have year round traffic.My goal is to have a place where my family can spend a couple of weeks during the Summer, pad my retirement a bit, and have a place to leave my kids.Thank you in advance for your input.
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23 September 2024 | 81 replies
What does the fact you had to re-paint and replace carpet due to a water intrusion issue have to do with the plumbing issue that’s the focus of your post?
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3 October 2024 | 6 replies
Thank you for your input!
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3 October 2024 | 4 replies
Hi Jonathan,Given your situation, a good approach would be to structure the deal with interest-only payments for the first five years, which will keep your monthly costs lower while you build equity.
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25 September 2024 | 14 replies
The first property is a condo, and my wife and I own 90% of it, and my brother-in-law owns 10%.
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3 October 2024 | 2 replies
Network: Local meetups or online groups (like BiggerPockets)Check out financing options: traditional, creative, or raise capital.Look at properties in your area to understand the market.Let's connect!
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27 September 2024 | 14 replies
Leverage Equity WiselyTapping your home equity via a HELOC or cash-out refinance can accelerate your multi-family investments, but you must factor in the debt service to ensure it doesn't kill your cash flow.
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2 October 2024 | 3 replies
What data points are most important to you in your decision-making process?