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4 June 2024 | 5 replies
If a put a down payment on a home and begin renting it out, is it okay if the property just pays for itself and I don't make any positive cashflow?
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3 June 2024 | 2 replies
1) Use a solid title company that won't insure everything 2) Buy only from legit and solid wholesalers / agents 3) If you can find out if the real seller still lives in the home that is helpful - get the story and try to do a little investigation yourself 4) Make sure the seller has a real and recent water bill - We can help you with that also so you don't get stuck with $2000 or more after closingI hope this helps you all because it is an amazing city to invest in.
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3 June 2024 | 16 replies
@Alex Breshears what about for direct mail can I use my home address and my regular cell phone number or should I get a Google number?
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3 June 2024 | 7 replies
It's recommended if you have other assets, such as a residential home.
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4 June 2024 | 14 replies
She will not have to vacate the home.
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31 May 2024 | 111 replies
So I think the answer to prevent large sums from wrecking kids is that they are grounded.
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3 June 2024 | 12 replies
Let’s break it down with your example:Buy: You purchase a single-family home (SFH) for $100k.
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30 May 2024 | 11 replies
I was approached by a tenant who says they are licensed to run a Group Home for persons with Disabilities.
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2 June 2024 | 12 replies
To get a home loan, look at your debt-to-income ratio (DTI).
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2 June 2024 | 3 replies
I’m currently under contract for an off-market home that is being sold “as is.”