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5 July 2015 | 10 replies
Do all your research so you know median home prices, unemployment, major employers and so on.
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1 July 2015 | 2 replies
I call to verify employment and talk to previous landlords myself.
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3 July 2015 | 14 replies
I have been self-employed/independently contracting (personal trainer) since February of 2012 and just recently took this position at an Insurance agency .
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8 July 2015 | 9 replies
LLC, taxed a s a SubS, to help avoid/recude self employment-SS/Med taxes.
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5 July 2015 | 59 replies
Jerry employed them all with his bank accepting that no skin in the game loan.
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3 July 2015 | 2 replies
Also, as a borrower you must show income and future income with a verification letter of future employment.
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27 April 2016 | 30 replies
We were all set to go with a very conservative plan when some very unsettling events happened involving my employment.
8 July 2015 | 22 replies
Hessam has also stated that as long as employment and the economy remain strong, cap rates may rise slightly, but not by much.
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18 May 2022 | 5 replies
If you do that I believe things get more complex regarding filing taxes, self employment tax, etc.
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6 July 2015 | 7 replies
Fortunately, I am currently employed, so I can begin to start saving.