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Hello! I'm looking for advice on how you'd handle the following situation. We are looking at a SFH that has been converted to an up/down duplex but doesn't have separate utilities. I feel like my options are to either...
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Ok, really opening a can of worms here but I am interested in some diverse opinions. Basic question: Should I pay cash for properties or get them financed and leverage myself.
Background. I plan to retire ...
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I have a duplex under contract for 48k. The bank I found that does mortgages as low as 30k tells me (a month into the process) that I can't use funds from my LOC or a gift to supplement the closing costs. They told m...
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Below is an idea I’ve been kicking around. I’d appreciate any feedback...In general my retirement plan is to sequentially buy homes on a 24 month cycle for myself, my son and his wife and and my daughter. The goal is...
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My name is Dave and I am researching Real Estate Investing. I am an IT professional and I am just looking to supplement my current income as well as prepare for retirement. My biggest question is how you overcome th...
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Hello,I have 2 scenario's I need advice/guidance on regarding financing a 2-4 unit income property. Thanks in advance!---------------------------------------------------------------Scenario #1: 65 y/o retiree. Owns a ...
My goals are to build a supplemental retirement income for my husband and I (we are a little bit behind) and to build an income producing career for myself so that my husband can pursue an alternative career and le...
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Hey, guys! I'm a 19 year old aspiring fix and flipper, but I have low capital and no experience. I've taken J Scott's advice (from "The Book on Flipping Houses") and I'm getting my salesperson's license. However, I...
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I was wondering if anyone here has any advice or suggestions on how I can help my 60 year old mother to start investing in real estate? She has about 28k saved up. She rents a one bed and one bath apartment for $960 a...
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What are your thoughts, advice, and strategic plans on using a 203k VA Home Loan? My wife and I are thinking about using this form of lending for our next live-in property.