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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $270,000
Cash invested: $54,000
A multi-family upper/lower duplex in Ankeny found off-market during COVID.
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So I know this sounds crazy and almost impossible right? So my bank (Navy Federal- a credit union) has conventional loans to where you can put down 3% and still have 0 PMI. It’s crazy. The downfall is that I don’t see...
Every market has a “sweet spot.” What would you say that is in Indianapolis? I’ve been eyeing duplexes for around $130,000 each side rents for around $750. Do you invest in lower income areas?
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I am researching getting a HELOC as a vehicle to purchase my first investment. I have about $165,000 in equity and understand I would only have access to about 80% of that. I need help understanding how HELOC works. -...
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thoughts?
Quick question: I have the funds to cover the 3.5% FHA required down payment.
I would like to put in an offer on a home asking is 172,600.
Offer 180,000.
Seller pays up to 7,400 Closing cost (bank fees, etc...
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Hi, I was "shopping" for rates because someone advised me that is the way to go. Now I'm realizing it doesn't make sense. I don't get locked into any rate so the rate I shopped 2 weeks ago is not the rate I would get ...
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So I am getting ready to submit an offer on a property, the market is turning into a sellers market so I may have to pay full asking price. I indicated to my agent that maybe I could recoup some money by getting help...
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Investment Info:
Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $84,400
Cash invested: $17,000
MLS property: (Duplex) 4 bed, 2 bath, 1,958 sqft
List price: $110,000
Initial...
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I've been documenting my company's progress and lessons learned as we've grown. We recently closed on two apartment communities which puts our total portfolio over $170,000,000. You can catch up with my lessons learne...
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Hi all - This is my first time posing here, and I'm hoping for some good insight.
I bought a SFH in June with an FHA loan at 2.75% APR. My payment is very manageable at $1,700/month. I've recently reached 20% equit...