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Ryan V. Bank lending and debt/income ratios
21 February 2012 | 7 replies
Aside from income metrics, banks are also pretty obsessed with collateral quality these days, so it will be a good idea to only show them C+ or better, as far as location, and property condition/age.The typical local bank will offer both conventional (the 30-year fixed you're looking for) as well as in-house (portfolio) loans.
Joseph Zerfoss Busting the Comps
23 February 2012 | 18 replies
Think of it this way, if you had sold the home without a completed kitchen, you would have only been able to sell to cash buyers as lenders would not finance a home without a complete kitchen and therefore, your exit value would have been much less (well below the $5k u put in).When I rehab a home, I do top quality for the area and my curb appeal and ammenities sell the home fast.
Brad D. Need Help Renting a Single Family House
18 February 2012 | 6 replies
Arthur, good tips, but you can get a Google number for free rather than messing with a pre-paid phone.
Joseph K. Newbie investor looking for direction
20 February 2012 | 8 replies
shortly there after, i hired a property manager, built a relation ship with a set quality contractors and found ways to automate the business.
Corey Dutton How to Avoid Lending Scams
21 February 2012 | 18 replies
Here are 3 tips for avoiding popular lending scams:1.Run away from fee collectors: A lending scam is usually present if high, upfront fees are paid directly to the lender.2.Obtain references from the lender: Although real references are hard to verify, always ask for references from the lender’s clients.
Peter Haymond How accurate are these numbers to buy turn key investment property?
13 April 2012 | 7 replies
Selfishly I would love to do business with you, but the Jacksonville group is definitely high quality.
Michael Schneider Real Estate Search Engine Marketing
27 May 2012 | 10 replies
But, just be really careful with who you are using and make sure they provide good quality links.
Nick J. Why I am Boycotting the BP Summit
23 February 2012 | 13 replies
Most of this is screen printed, so it's not high quality embroidery or anything, but it's not trash either.
Kel S Question on roof repair and code question
22 February 2012 | 3 replies
You will have to air it out and allow it to dry before you close it back up to prevent mold formation.If the dead is showing 3 bedrooms and there are 4 then it is very likely a unpermitted change.
Jon Klaus Austin Meetup -- February 2, 2013
3 February 2013 | 63 replies
It rivaled Joel's symposiums in Vegas for the quality of attendees and discussion.