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25 August 2021 | 2 replies
In the meantime we spoke on the phone about a $15k deposit upfront to lock the property up this year (which is negotiable).
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1 September 2021 | 6 replies
For sure I think @John Warren is on the right track that there is some type of leak.It may not be a bad idea to have a plumber come out and check all the different plumbing fixtures.
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25 August 2021 | 2 replies
Thank you so much, John!
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26 August 2021 | 8 replies
Originally posted by @John Underwood:See if you can find any owner finance deals.Even if they will only carry back a 2nd mortgage fornthe downpayment on traditional financing.
25 August 2021 | 2 replies
It's a catch 22 - I can't improve my score because of debt and I can't pay the debt because all of my money is locked in this property!
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6 September 2021 | 8 replies
Originally posted by @John Underwood:I'm my area I can call code enforcement and they can put all occupants out in 24 hours because house is not habitable without utilities turned on.
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28 August 2021 | 2 replies
We went with the minimum FHA down payment of 3.5% and locked in a 2.5% APR.
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28 August 2021 | 2 replies
We went with the minimum FHA down payment of 3.5% and locked in a 2.5% APR.
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27 August 2021 | 1 reply
Options might include smart locks, smart thermostat and smart doorbells, among others.
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1 September 2021 | 4 replies
Originally posted by @John Hobbes:Originally posted by @Ronald Rohde:Is this your homework problem?