26 May 2017 | 1 reply
Real estate, in all of its forms, has always intrigued me as a child, so I’m really trying to make sure that I save financially, keep my credit score over 740, and make sure that all of my documentation is in order.
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25 May 2017 | 0 replies
We're interested in pulling a line of credit on the home, but the sinkhole label has made it difficult.Property breakdown:Address: 1940 SW 9th pl Gainesville fl 32601- 4/2 on corner 1/4 acre lot fenced in back yard walking distance to UF and hospitalPurchase price $25,000Rehab cost $5,000 Monthly Gross Rental income $1600 Monthly Expenses: $620- Property management $140- Taxes $100- Insurance $50- Repairs $50- Yard care $80- Cap Ex fund $100- Vacancy fund $100- Debt service $0Current tax assessment $90,000 -Rented to 4 students with parents as co-signers (same renters from beginning never missed a payment, late a few times due to banking error) My second deal was a home I bought for my wife and I to live in while we raised our first child, and Oops our second.
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5 June 2017 | 8 replies
My father and uncle own some residential/commercial properties so I have seen it up close since I was a child and really do enjoy repair work.
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17 February 2021 | 5 replies
I will also get a new HELOC on my personal home from Mountain American CU in Utah for similar rates etc.
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29 May 2017 | 13 replies
I don't think you can exclude a child based on age.
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11 June 2017 | 15 replies
There is nothing in the world that can put a fire in you like looking into your child's eyes and knowing that they trust you to step up for them!
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14 January 2019 | 60 replies
Does anyone have some inputs on American Fork UT, and its nearby surrounding areas?
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28 June 2019 | 25 replies
So much for that...One thing: I did call American express who are questioning the near $800 charge for the rental, and that might very well be my best course forward.
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1 June 2017 | 5 replies
As non-accredited, you might want to look at Groundfloor, Holdfolio or American Home Preservation.
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4 June 2017 | 8 replies
I was more than happy to help them with that, being a child of divorce, I know how hard it can be.