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5 February 2024 | 6 replies
@Dee Bral 3 weeks is nothing for a qualified tenant, as long as they make the deposit and rent payments now with a signed lease.
5 February 2024 | 2 replies
If there were payment issues with the original subs, this becomes even trickier and could result in clouded title with mechanics liens.
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4 February 2024 | 0 replies
I currently owe $197k (I used and FHA owner occupied for a small down payment), and I think that I could sell it for at least $275k.
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3 February 2024 | 17 replies
I have helped owner occupants use down payment assistance programs to cover the 5% down payment (in MO), and then negotiated seller paying all the closing costs.
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6 February 2024 | 14 replies
He'd make all his payments into an escrow account and I'd only get the money when I deliver the condo to him.
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4 February 2024 | 6 replies
I would not bundle them together as a payment for the home which can be confusing.
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4 February 2024 | 3 replies
Would it be possible for me to consider my down payment a business expense when I file my taxes next year and get a tax break?
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5 February 2024 | 24 replies
You do your tenant vetting, create your lease agreement and collect payment all outside of the platform.
4 February 2024 | 0 replies
Between risk, tenant hassles, vacancies, mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance payments, replacing a roof, water heater and so, it takes a lot of appreciation to actually get ahead on that.
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5 February 2024 | 10 replies
I was thinking 5 % because part time, and payments for Emergency calls but not for things like showings and easy maintenance that I can take care of.