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I rarely ever see anyone talk about amortization. So I'm trying to figure out how I should be thinking about this. In the first years of a loan you pick away at the principal very slowly. Is it worthwhile to use c...
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I just put an offer on a 1100sqft 3/2 SFR on a half acre. Should rent for $1000-$1200. Was wondering if putting a pre-fab storage building in the back yard might allow me to charge an extra $100 or so. Any opinions...
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Hello, I’m new to bigger pockets and real estate in general. I appreciate any advice.
I’m about to come to some extra cash (200k) in March. I recently purchased a new commercial space and renovated it for my office. ...
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Hey guys,
From what I heard banks normally use your gross income to debt ratio to determine your borrowing power. If I depreciate property value on my tax return to deduct my net income, will that impact my mortgage ...
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We are set to close on a house where the owner died and there is stuff everywhere. Instead of hiring someone to throw this stuff out and having to pay for extra dumpsters, I would love for someone to pay me to clean ...
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Hello, I'm looking into buying a duplex in Los Angeles. My offer has been accepted but I'm still debating whether to take it. This duplex has two small units and a large spacious lot in the back along with a three c...
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I'm in the process of refinancing an investment property.The current loan amount is 110K @ 5.125 fixed 30 yearsI'm getting it refinanced at 115K @ 4.25 fixed 30 yearsI will be saving around $50/month in mortgage payme...
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So my standard property insurance has 300k liability. For 55 more per year I can get up to 1m. Is this the way to go? At this point we have not done an LLC, and we are unable to get any sort of umbrella insuranc...
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I'm hoping someone can give me advice on whether or not purchasing a 3rd home to do a guest suite rental would be a good idea, given our current situation.My husband and I own two houses: One in Vancouver WA and one i...
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House is ARV is $140 to $150K
listed for $124,900
My bid will be $75k
Lets say I get it for $75k (yet to be determined)
Hard money deal for $80K
Interest only payments paid monthly
interest is 14 %
No points up fr...