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Is a mortgage covered through your property taxes?
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I'm new to REI and thinking of buying a 2 unit duplex. I was wondering, should I use the 50% rule when analyzing a duplex as well as a SFR, or should the 50% rule be modified for a duplex?
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I think this article speaks to many different current happenings in the residential real estate space across the country.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-home-buyers-student-debt-20170506-story.html
To sum it ...
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What are some of the most intriguing stats, data and insights you've seen regarding real estate in the past month or so?
I'll start with three
1) Monthly mortgage payments are up 36% YOY which has lead to May 2022...
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Question says it all. I know you can do it either way, but I'm struggling to figure out which is smarter (if one is smarter). Does it even make a difference considering the loan is paying for both UPMIP or the equity ...
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investing in Real Estate? I am new to the game and just want to make sure my expectations are kept in check. Also, if you buy and hold, what is your monthly cash-flow?My goal is to own 20 units and retire (from my rea...
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So I have a possible deal coming with 4 townhomes in memphis. The owner is letting all 4 go at once. Theyre all 2 bed 3 bath except one is 3 beds 3 baths. One also had mold. He hasn't given me an asking price yet. Plu...
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I am about to purchase a home using my VA loan and I plan to live in the home for the next 3-4 years and eventually rent it out or sell it. How should I analyze the deal so that can be set to possibly rent out or sell...
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does anyone have a lease termination draft letter to end a month to month lease they can send me that follows current guidelines? i needed it in the mail to be served already to my tenants i am currently evicting. Nee...
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To those of us who have FHA loans, this could mean a decrease in your monthly mortgage payment.http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/01/07/usa-housing-fha-idINL1N0UM18T20150107The Federal Housing Administration will redu...