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16 May 2016 | 2 replies
Curtis Waters may be of help also.
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15 May 2016 | 9 replies
If you can't live with them (or are concerned that tenants will keep you in hot water all the time) then don't buy.
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15 May 2016 | 5 replies
For example, things like a source of heat (furnace) in the wintertime, a working water heater, working plumbing/electrical systems, etc.
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1 June 2016 | 13 replies
Meaning they may have gotten them under the table.
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17 May 2016 | 12 replies
Salt water, storm threats, and a snow-bird lifestyle are the driving force behind the need.
24 May 2016 | 40 replies
@Phelim Lennon I financed the property 20% down conventional by spending money getting the heat/water to run to meet guidelines before actually purchasing the property.
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7 December 2016 | 4 replies
The only thing I can think of is that I discovered an owed balance on the water bill from the owner pre-foreclosure.
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20 May 2016 | 11 replies
Otherwise you can get a loan based on what you spent Yes, reserves is 3 months of PITI paymentsI have a 4 unit and duplex on the same lot and that is my average water bill.
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26 May 2016 | 5 replies
That gives them a high loan amount (more interest income), and if you can cover 20-25% of that for the down payment, they may be able to come to the table.
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19 May 2016 | 8 replies
It is no different than any other utility - are you liable if your tenants misuse the water or electricity (i.e. grow op, unlicensed home brewer, etc)?