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4 July 2024 | 3 replies
I’m often asked by new investor hopefuls how to get started in real estate when cash is light.
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4 July 2024 | 11 replies
But, quitting your W-2 to become a full time investor without having any real estate assets will make it exponentially harder to get started.
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5 July 2024 | 8 replies
I believe in the power of community knowledge, and I'm reaching out to you, the seasoned investors and professionals, for guidance.
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4 July 2024 | 8 replies
That would be typical and I'd always do my own calculations.As you mentioned, these rules are similar in most Asian countries and that's one reason enough for investors like me to stay away.
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1 July 2024 | 22 replies
I am an out-of-state investor looking to connect with investors in the greater Cincinnati area to build up my network.
5 July 2024 | 5 replies
DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.
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4 July 2024 | 10 replies
My contractor is great, referred by a fellow successful investor and also shared that, he himself stays away from Shaker for similar reasons (inspectors, process etc).
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5 July 2024 | 9 replies
In case helpful, here's more info on DSCR loans:DSCR loans won't use your income to underwrite the loan.DSCR loans are based off of down payment, credit score and either actual or market rents so it helps to supercharge an investor's real estate goals and net worth.Here's a bit more in detail about how rates are calculated for DSCR loans:1.
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4 July 2024 | 6 replies
My name is Dwayne and i'm interested in developing relationships with some seasoned investors.
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4 July 2024 | 6 replies
I have a team of 2 other investors, one of which is an experienced contractor so we have that department taken care of.