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Account Closed Help with financing scenarios for buying first 2 properties
24 January 2014 | 15 replies
Typically lenders require rents to be on your tax returns for 2 years before you can use that income to qualify, so if you plan on buying 2 in a year that could be tricky.
Joshua M. equity stripping - cash out refi specifics
21 January 2014 | 15 replies
That's assuming you, as owner, are paying heat which is pretty typical here in this neck of the woods.You should calculate your actual cap rate based on actual expenses and using a realistic income figure for your owner occupied unit.I'm not a loan specialist but I would think any attempt to refi or strip assets based on the full potential of the buildings earnings would require you to have the unit rented.
Jeff Lubeski Who Pays - Burst Pipes
3 February 2014 | 30 replies
They typically have hot water circulating through them, so they should never freeze and burst.
Levi Pollard Good markets for starting
20 January 2014 | 18 replies
Typically you would have 6-9 months lead time.
Matt Granger Advice on getting started
21 January 2014 | 8 replies
Real estate, from an agent standpoint, is a 90 day cycle meaning the work you do today typically doesn't show a return for 90 days.
Jeff Jamieson First "Guru" Presentation
15 January 2014 | 15 replies
As long as the example actually exists, even if the results are not typical.
Leeta Song What cell plan is good for google voice?
15 January 2014 | 7 replies
Unless something has changed in the last year, only one GV account can be forwarded to your cell if you want all the GV mobile type features, and you want to be able to dial out and text using your GV number on your cell.As for choosing a primary number in your Sprint example, you should be able to select the option that lets you choose which number to use every time you dial out.
Brendan O. Investors profit shares
15 January 2014 | 4 replies
These agreements are typically drafted by attorneys, but I have seen templates online.
Mark Ferguson Rental number 9 is under contract.
17 January 2014 | 29 replies
Hey @Mark Ferguson what % down payment do you have typically have to go with for a portfolio loan?
Parul S. Why is this not a good deal?
17 January 2014 | 8 replies
ALSO - maybe the landlord pays all utilities, which puts the rents artificially higher than market (are the rents at typical market?)