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5 May 2024 | 3 replies
Even if you are filing an extension I have tried to put some things together here that will help you DECREASE your personal tax liability and INCREASE your income for qualifying for a Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac type of loan.This post is designed to help persons who may need a Fannie/Freddie loan on a 1-4 unit property.
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6 May 2024 | 5 replies
Our experience is with LTRs so we are a little hesitant to do a STR given the uncertainty of the monthly revenue.
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6 May 2024 | 1 reply
To avoid going through the same poor experience, keep reading.Even if someone gives you a referral here, do NOT make the mistake of assuming that the PMC will meet your expectations, just because they met the expectations of the referral source.In our experience, the #1 mistake owners make when selecting a Property Management Company (PMC) is ASSUMING instead of CONFIRMING.It's often a case of not doing enough research, as they don't know what they don't know!
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6 May 2024 | 3 replies
If you don't have previous rehab experience, I would recommend not going through a wholesaler or using hard money for your first deal.
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7 May 2024 | 4 replies
. - Experience with growing and scaling a business (Started and grew my high-end tile business.)- Licensed Builder (wanting to build my own MF units) - Skilled laborer.
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6 May 2024 | 23 replies
But their loan-signers and experience straw people are nowhere to be found as you stand in court alone.My advice is to get experience first, investors second.
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6 May 2024 | 2 replies
I'm here to learn from the best and hopefully share my own experiences as well.
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6 May 2024 | 4 replies
I'm hoping to connect with Property Managers and Contractors for the following: - Experiences/Advice dealing with the Section 8 housing authority- Get an understanding of cosmetic rehab costs for the area (i.e.
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7 May 2024 | 3 replies
To obtain real-world experience in real estate investment, start by examining homes, researching the market, and putting bids together.Remain Tenacious: Investing in real estate calls for perseverance, forbearance, and fortitude.
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6 May 2024 | 25 replies
No, but.The fact that you ask the question tells me you should have SOMEONE with experience on your side in that deal..