I have a friend that is currently renting and wants to start owning, but doesn't have the cash on hand to put a down payment. They approached me about me putting a down payment down on a property that they would live ...
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Background: Bought 3 bed 2 bath 1900 sq ft primary residence home outside of Sacramento in 2019 for $540K. I used the VA mortgage loan with 0% down (no PMI) and currently have a 30 year mortgage rate at 2.25%. I wil...
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Stainless steel appliances? Newly renovated triplex. I have dark walnut porcelain tile floors, expresso cabinets, pendant lights, light granite counters, white walls. A couple people have offered their opinion that I ...
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Hi, I'd like to start using a property management software for a portfolio of 10 properties. I'd like for it to be a one stop shop for tenant rent payments, tracking maintenance requests, e-sign, accounting reports et...
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This article is for tax sale investors who want to earn redemption interest income. Investors who want the real estate should read this, also, because sometimes their plans go astray and an owner redeems.In Alabama, s...
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For the more experienced note/CFD investors out there...just curious
how you determine how much FPI coverage to place on each asset. Amount
you paid for the note? UPB? Property value? Performing vs. non?
Admitte...
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I'm considering buying a 12 unit that has electric heaters. I'd like to make it so that heat is included with the rent by paying for each tenants' electric bill myself. To keep people from abusing the free heat I'd li...
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I am looking to close a duplex, 2 Br, 2 bath on each sides under contract for $88k + closing cost. Currently rent for around $525 / unit and separate utilities. Not sure if the water bill.Is this better to close with ...
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Hi everyone!At one of my APT buildings, I have a 2nd story catwalk that needs replaced. The previous owner used NON-Pressure treated plywood and laid some regular carpet down on top of it. Problem is the carpet above ...
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Notice anything different? I have no idea what will happen! We'll see! This listing is one of four studios at the same property so I have the luxury of A/B testing Each unit is identical and each listing is almost the...