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11 February 2016 | 9 replies
We don't need to be extremely proficient in math to be successful, we just need to understand the formulas and the numbers that go in them :)
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9 December 2016 | 97 replies
Maybe cost you 7K for 3.5% and 1K for 5% (these are extremes to show point).
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17 February 2016 | 11 replies
Because if you have experience, this can be extremely risky.
1 March 2016 | 9 replies
How to books are important but more critical are books that teach you how to think. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is a must or a book I read recently Extreme Ownership will work on you.
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4 May 2017 | 5 replies
Anyone has any recommendation for a CPA who is expert in Self Directed LLC to help file CA 568?
17 February 2016 | 10 replies
You can learn a ton from the real estate experts on the site.Best of luck to you!
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17 February 2016 | 16 replies
It might require using some of your savings/downpayment money to accomplish this but you will find it extremely difficult to impossible to get a loan with that percentage.
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19 February 2016 | 16 replies
As a vet, you have access to VA loans which means you might be eligible for extremely good financing.I wish you the best!
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14 February 2016 | 2 replies
Better to pay for these "soft costs" out of pocket so you don't have to build if the market is not doing so well. 2) Kirkland is an extremely hot neighborhood and you would probably be okay in a down market.
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13 February 2016 | 12 replies
I am in no means an expert, but there is no 85% "standard" discount.