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5 July 2015 | 7 replies
Hey everyone, I was just wondering if any of you knew if there could be a cosigner on the Va loan who wasn't a veteran.
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22 July 2020 | 169 replies
The easiest way for veterans to get in with no money down is with the VA loan.
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21 November 2013 | 13 replies
This has been our experience but veteran investors may correct me on this.
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31 October 2023 | 4 replies
For example, I have a 2/1 basement unit but I designed it and photographed it like a STR; I am also not the closest to the hospitals, yet I have been 100% booked for the last 2 years.
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4 February 2014 | 17 replies
Get the order in and measurement done as soon as possible so you can schedule your install when it's needed.Don't go "cheap" - I initially planned on using the cheapest materials I could get away with but quickly realized that for a small increase in price you could get a huge increase in quality.My bathroom vanity is a great example, for $70 more I got granite counters & high quality nickel fixture that looks fantastic.Discounts - You'd be amazed at how much you can save if you do the following:Price it out - Shop around, look online, compare prices & get at least 3 quotes on jobs.Rewards - Credit card miles/rewards/cashback can stack up in a hurry, don't overlook the benefits.Coupons - Veterans/Military get 10% off at Home Depot & Lowes.
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10 February 2015 | 35 replies
The photography was provided through a service called floorplansonline.com which sends out a local photographer to take pictures and measurements of the property.
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13 May 2021 | 42 replies
One veteran buyer remarked to me that he didn't get any properties because the prices were so high.
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9 October 2022 | 19 replies
FHA, USDA, VA (if veteran) or other smaller down payment loan programs;13.
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2 October 2019 | 20 replies
also if you are a first time buyer look at a WHEDA Loan, if a Veteran the VA still has a zero down program, and if you plan to buy in a Rural area USDA also has zero down.
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6 December 2016 | 10 replies
But in response to your comment my husband and I are recently seperated military veterans and are trying to build a network of reliable contractors we could use for our upcoming projects.