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Heather C. Why the 50% rule is so important....
19 October 2012 | 15 replies
Heather, thanks for taking the time to post this for our benefit.
Bridget D. Saved $30k but thinking of I deviating from my original plan (please help:)
4 October 2012 | 10 replies
The numbers came back and she went from an adjustable mortgage of $2,835 P.I. only and the taxes are $4,491.62 per year which breaks down to $374.30 per month total $3,209.30 TO A $1901.40 payment PITI @ 2% fixed and BACK TAXES OF $57,000.00 being paid back over 30 years.
Heather C. Rent to Own with Current Tenant
5 October 2012 | 9 replies
If you'd just put all of it back into another similar-type rental, I'm not sure what the benefit of selling your current one would be.
Karen Margrave ?? Do YOU believe the latest jobs numbers ??
6 October 2012 | 4 replies
Politics is NOT discussed in federal service, it may be informally amoung friends as around any water cooler, but there is a clear line in federal service and it's a quick way to lose your job.Yes, the numbers are just as accurate as any other month, and they will be adjusted as all historic data is after confirmation of the trends in a few months.
Greg P. Would you buy this house? Earth Home
9 October 2012 | 14 replies
That means your comps need to be similar to the subject or if a comp is used that is not similar, the adjustment can not exceed the adjustment per centages (10%), when you have two that are not similar your total adjustments will usually be exceeded.That basically means that burm and underground homes are rarely financed in the secondary market.....I know, I did two of them and it was like pulling hen's teeth, as I recall the LTV was 70 or 75% too.So this will limit yoiur market to cash buyers or those obtaining portfolio bank financing usually at a low LTV, forget about selling to the average family with 10% down.To get rid of it, you may need to seller finance it long term.
Jim Johnson How to quickly figure out what a MHP might be worth.
11 October 2012 | 5 replies
I actually make quick adjustments for the park being full, what each space is worth as is, and what each space is worth once the park is fully operational.
Daniel Miller estimating rent and deposit
9 October 2012 | 9 replies
Some may not even consider that a benefit but a deterrent.
Uwe K. Home office and mileage deduction/transportation expeses
1 November 2012 | 23 replies
I have heard the home office deduction greatly increases your chance of an audit, I only have a small area of my home dedicated to business use, so I don't benefit much from the deduction, but I do a lot of driving to my rentals which are a long drive away and I will be taking the mileage deduction.
Jose Perez First Investmen Property
10 October 2012 | 10 replies
Without that basement apartment being legal, I'd forget this deal or adjust the price DOWN according to the new numbers.Are the units vacant or occupied?
Samuel Williams 1st Time home buyer many questions
19 October 2012 | 12 replies
Here are some good resources below that might help you in your search:good article about benefits of multi-families as your first investment/ home purchase (blog is also very good):http://realestateinyourtwenties.com/blog/your-first-investment-property-should-be/?