Back when interest rates were around 6.5% I talked to some Mortgage Bankers / Brokers and estimated that if we bought a $150,000 house with a 3% down payment we would be paying the same as we are now after PITI minus tax advantages plus the increased utility bill we would be paying if we had a yard and extra square footage plus maintenance expenses.

Hopefully that person knows what they are doing, and yes, cash or conventional is better than fha, IF the property is not in good shape.If you're trying to buy shorts, the best thing you can be to outwit your competition is...PATIENT.

I'm looking for a ex-bank CFO, Controller, Accountant, or banking consultant to help fill in the key details from a bank's perspective on the advantages of a Performing Loan vs.

I will try to answer most of your questionsOwning a duplex and living in one unit while renting out the other offers numerous tax advantages over owning and living in a single-family home.

Less competition in a great investment market!

The major advantage of having a RE.lic. is not only do you have access to information you used to pay for but you can generate many streams of income.

You planted the idea in the prospect's head and now your competition has reaped the benefits of your marketing.

Billy's total payment would be 498.98 + 178.73 = 677.71.This situation is advantageous for Billy because he get's the same interest rate as on the mortgage for most of his payment. 3.

Given that prices are likely to fall, it may be to your advantage to set the price now.

The city of Oshkosh hopes to take advantage of a federal program to buy foreclosed homes for $1 and partner with two nonprofit organizations to revitalize Oshkosh neighborhoods.