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25 June 2024 | 6 replies
Therefore, I want to solicit creative ideas from the community on how small investors can help these families by providing affordable housing while growing our investment portfolios?
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25 June 2024 | 19 replies
I previously underwrote small business loans and we would require a PG on all loans.
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25 June 2024 | 24 replies
These professionals can provide valuable insights and help you navigate the complexities of real estate investing.Research the market: Start by researching different markets across the country to identify areas with strong rental demand, affordable property prices, and potential for appreciation.
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28 June 2024 | 29 replies
https://www.redfin.com/city/9764/TX/Katy/housing-market Thanks I was not aware of these but regardless they don't provide much information.
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27 June 2024 | 11 replies
>have a single family rental in Merced, CA that I believe has a slow appreciation: bought for $170k in 2005 & its now worth about $400k.Because that period includes the Great Recession, that is a very good appreciation rate and better than San Diego had over the same period.3% loan is tough to beat as is a property tax that is ~50% of what it would be if you purchased today.
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26 June 2024 | 22 replies
So correct me if I am wrong, the reason being that you cannot reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, cannot epay or print checks, track loans, fixed assets, view a Balance Sheet and more.Saying that in QuickBooks you can create automated invoices.
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25 June 2024 | 0 replies
Partnering with MH Property Solutions provided valuable local insights, making this an attractive and strategic investment for Partner Driven.
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25 June 2024 | 14 replies
Another thing to consider is your loan.
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25 June 2024 | 3 replies
As the seller I would pay for the energy audit, do the analysis on the work to be done (cost vs savings) and then market the home with a prepackaged improvement contract that would meet lender guidelines (solar, EE windows, etc). 45 day close to allow for enough time to do loan and obtain permits, occupancy COE+2.
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26 June 2024 | 11 replies
The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!