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7 June 2015 | 42 replies
Not the fastest or most economical method of learning, but certainly effective over time and there's no up-front expense.Then again, how much money can you afford to not spend?"
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13 August 2017 | 3 replies
Since last summer (I believe) FHA now uses a 1% blanket method for student loan debt : 1% of your total balance (regardless of your monthly payment).
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18 September 2017 | 5 replies
Rental income addbacks are:-Mortgage Interest-Hazard Insurance premium-Depreciation (typicall, straight line method)-One-time extraordinary expenses-HOA fees99% of lenders out there follow the traditional Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac framework and this is how the underwriters treat income.
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7 June 2019 | 2 replies
Can someone shed some light on how the valuation method(s) are calculated and/or taken into consideration based on the current market value, cash flow, etc?
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16 July 2019 | 15 replies
Unless there is some kind of approval from the PA Department of Revenue on the exact language/method you rely on, parties at the closing are taking a gamble.
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12 August 2019 | 1 reply
My honest suggestion, is that you go look up a local real estate attorney as a lot of them deal regularly with investors and will be able to work through what method is best for you.
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17 May 2017 | 27 replies
Our house rules already prohibit the growing of any "crops or plants for the purpose of consumption" and the use of hydroponic growing methods within the units of our buildings - I do not care if they are growing tomatoes, blueberries or cannabis ... it cannot occur inside.
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16 November 2020 | 29 replies
BRRRing is a very good method, but it's especially effective for those starting out or those without access to a lot of funds.
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9 January 2018 | 61 replies
I think luck has little to do with it for those of us that have a bunch of low end properties (I'm around 50).As time goes on , every time I make a wide-spread change in company policies that deal with my low end rentals, I see the benefits or problems pop up pretty quickly.
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6 January 2020 | 32 replies
In most cases, using software like Kent's or Listsource is for the more advanced investor who has exhausted these other methods.