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James Roux Settling on debts in collections before investing
22 June 2014 | 11 replies
There are other forums about cleaning up credit that go into this in great detail.https://www.google.com/#q=pfd+credit&safe=off Getting these things deleted would greatly increase ones chance of getting loans, and getting them at a better rate.
Jaime Frausto Changing the deed
17 May 2014 | 2 replies
Technically it could happen......but its an extreme long shot chance that it would ever actually happen.
Jon Rylander should I put down a 20% down payment to avoid mortgage insurance?
29 May 2014 | 12 replies
If I'm not mistaken, after June 2013 FHA PMI will stay with with you for the life of an FHA loan.1) When you go to refinance the chances of you getting a better conventional rate on a multi-family property will most likely not be possible.2) In order to refi into a conventional loan you will need at least a 20% equity stake in a multi family residence.There are a few other considerations but I think you get the gist of it, refying out of an FHA is not the easiest thing to do.
Sandra Johnson Underwater now, what's best way to get out?
30 May 2014 | 11 replies
There is a good chance to rent as my neighborhood is near a private university and there are other rentals in my neighborhood but the going rents will not fully cover my mortgage, taxes, insurance; not to mention the HOA fees, lawn service, regular maintenance.
Brian G. How much do you know before sending letters?
20 May 2014 | 9 replies
I can barely get google maps to work on my phone.
Thom S. New Member from Palm Spring/Orange County
19 May 2014 | 3 replies
I'm thinking of getting my real estate license as part of my learning, but I also want to get started soon so I don't lost my momentum.I'm glad for the chance to interact with folks on BP and I'm eager to find a way to contribute as well.Thanks for reading!
Jeremiah Johnson Is there any real estate agents in Cincinnati that our real estate investing freindly ?
6 June 2014 | 17 replies
You would run a high chance of being sued by your clients as it would violate your fiduciary responsibility to them.
Justin Metzler Individual in group lease not paying rent
20 May 2014 | 4 replies
I am inclined to charge a nominal for additional rent to add a party but if they push back, you may have to let it go.Screening new party is non-negotiable.If you want to keep them, this might be a good chance to get them to sign for another year and just let the bad apple out.
Conor Lehane The Best type of Retirement Plan for a New Investor
20 May 2014 | 7 replies
That's an easy way to start paying for fees before you actually have a chance to find a deal and move forward.I'm available if you'd like to chat further.
Justin C. Prop 1 giving me the itch... when to go for #2?
22 May 2014 | 9 replies
Chances are we won't be moving into the next property as an owner operator so there goes my 3.5% down option, so what options are available to finance a 2nd property with depleted funds???