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I’m learning how to do an analysis on properties. One thing I’m confused on is the calculation of the 2% rule. Can someone give me an example of how down payments come to play? For example, let’s say a pro...
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Hello bigger pockets family. Had a quick question regarding FHA loans. Generally those require a 3.5 down percent tagged along with closing cost etc. I've been reading about FHA for a while now and found that some ban...
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I am really finding it difficult to know what down payment strategy I should use when purchasing a single unit to be utilized for a rental investment. Hard Money vs Homestyle lending is where I am at currently. I am ...
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Hi All,My first property was a 3-unit house hack that I purchased through FHA with 3.5% down just under a year ago. I am now just about ready to purchase another multi and am having a hard time finding other low down-...
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Has anyone used Zelle to accept rental payments? I’m a new landlord and I thought this maybe a easy way to accept the monthly rent. Thoughts?
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I am doing some Hard Money Lending. I have one borrower who can't seem to get it together enough to put a check in the mail each month. My question: Is there a service that I can engage that will automatically dedu...
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I am looking at a property that is 650k. I am purchasing with a partner. Is it a problem having part of my half of the down payment coming from a signature loan from a family member?
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I am looking at a industrial property that is 650k. I am purchasing with a partner. Is it a problem having part of my half of the down payment coming from a signature loan from a family member?
The property cash flo...
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Hello,My wife is a graduate student who received a surplus from her student loan. Is it acceptable or illegal to use those funds as down payment on a financed property, even FHA?I appreciate your insight, thank you!
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What are some ways people have and can raise capital for a down payment when it's pretty large? How do you go about paying those people back? Thanks