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Through some of the literature I've been reading I've seen the term Escrow thrown around a lot. I'm just curious as to what this term means what it has to do with real estate investing?
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I moved my business banking to a portfolio lender about a year ago. My intentions were to build a relationship with this small, local bank in order to cash-out refinance some properties down the road. Basically what B...
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Hi,Does anyone have insight into the max LTV that can be borrowed on a 2nd position HELOC? On a max LTV what is the typical DTI and required credit score? Thanks!
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I applied for a DSCR loan to cash out on a free and clear 4plex held in an LLC but the loan officer is asking for my personal bank statements, personal home mortgage statements. I don't understand why I need to su...
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I have been looking at a ton of places for rent in San Diego and the rent is ridiculous and typically less than just buying a place and paying the mortgage. Any thoughts on if it’s better to buy in San Diego than to r...
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Hey all,I'm at the stage of securing my finances as I start to explore markets and look for an investment property. Given that I'm still young and have limited resources, my parents have been generous enough to offer...
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Beware NH investors,Hello all, I am moving to NH in a few weeks and I have been studying the market and running the numbers on a few properties. I am on BP almost everyday, whether it is reading articles or listening ...
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I am a real estate agent on Long Island, working with a buyer who has $150,000 to put down and is looking to maintain a $4,000 monthly payment (between principal, interest, taxes, and flood insurance). I found a motiv...
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Hi! I have a rental house that is owned by an LLC. I was told by one bank that I would have to get a commercial loan because the house is owned by an entity, and not a person. How do commercial mortgage loans compare ...
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Does anyone know what happens when a house is condemned when the owner holds a mortgage on it? I read that the government (village in this case) takes ownership and pays fair market value to the owner. Is that still a...