7 November 2018 | 6 replies
Depending on your specific location and amenities single families are renting for $1150 to $1450 in that area.How much equity do you have in your home?
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5 November 2018 | 8 replies
Feel free to reach out if you have specific questions.Originally posted by @Brian Garlington:If you want to build a portfolio....consider an FHA Loan FIRST.
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6 November 2018 | 5 replies
Specifically in the Philadelphia PA area, Allentown PA area, East Stroudsburg PA area and the Sussex County NJ area.
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9 November 2018 | 4 replies
It can be tricky and can be very area specific.
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19 November 2018 | 19 replies
Most experienced investors are on here too so feel free to post topics, being specific really helps to detailed answers.
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5 November 2018 | 1 reply
I've now used my VA loan several times to "house hack" in some pretty rough markets, more specifically California.
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7 July 2019 | 9 replies
There's some finer details in MLS, but not needed unless you were deep diving a specific property and by then it'd likely be to where you're trying to get it under contract.... which would mean you'd have a agent.
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5 November 2018 | 2 replies
Specifically looking for gutter cleaners, exterior painters and plumbers.
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5 November 2018 | 3 replies
Also, if you have a specific number in mind, just wait and see what they provide you from an appraisal and then negotiate.
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7 November 2018 | 15 replies
If you have any specific questions let me know.