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So my current investment situation before I get to the specifics on the deal.. All properties are in west central Illinois area. All properties we self manage and will continue to do so. Own one SFH - no mortgage - C...
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So I have noticed many go to "guru " meetings, spend 1ks and 1ks , research things to death, ( wast of time ) have cash but never do a deal, why ?
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I have done single family rentals in the Midwest and enjoyed it. Prior to moving to NC for work, Gatlinburg and the surrounding areas are my most frequented vacation destination.
Some background information...
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Help, I'm going to give as many details as possible because I'm just getting started and could use some good advice. I currently own 5 properties including my primary. 2 of them I just purchased as bad shape rehabs ...
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My wife and I built our home a little over 2 years ago, appraised at 265k during construction for loan purposes, assessed this year at 284k. (I think it would appraise for 280K no problem now based off comps in the...
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I'm looking to use large-scale data scraping to find deals. Has anyone done this before or would be interested in doing it? I'd love to hear ideas on what parameters would provide value. I'd also love to discuss wh...
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House hacking is often considered here in this forum as a good beginner's move to getting started with the first rental property. When does house hacking & self-managing a property NO LONGER worth the time & e...
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On your own personal mortgage (or rentals) do you may more that what is asked? I have all my friend that pay $100 or over the dollar amount required when their mortgage. Do you do this? If so, why? If not, why?Thanks ...
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Hello All,I may be selling a triplex in a few months that has an FHA loan attached to it. Note this FHA loan was originated before the June 2013 change that makes PMI last the life of the loan. Instead, since it was...
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Is it typical that a property manager would be named on home owners insurance?Why would property manager need mortgage statements?