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Hello all,Considering an SFR in Elk Grove 95757 ~475K like a new build but with negative cash-flow @ 7.125% rate. Buying for equity build-up and appreciation. Good school district. Planning to hold for 7-10 years. Liv...
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I’d love to get some advice on the best way to structure a private loan. The lender is a relative so she’s very flexible and is open to hearing my suggestions, however, I want to make sure I’m approaching her with a f...
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I wrote out a Promissory Note for a Personal Loan to a relative for $50k.The Relative works in Weston, Florida and earns 6 figures.The 1st Payment is due on Jan. 1st, 2018 but I despite trying to contact my cousin, he...
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Currently I live in My principal residence which I plan on turning into a rental within the next year. I had a 5/1 ARM that went adjustable 5 years ago. The interested rate has been great! ->Currently the ARM inter...
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I'm taking out a $740k mortgage at the end of Feb. I have the option of 4.25% with no points or 4.125% with 0.5 points ($3700).Using bank-rate mortgage calculator, I looked at principal and interest about 5 years out...
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Greetings Bigger Pockets community, I have a couple of questions: My father in law paid yesterday his mortgage $1663.96, $29 went to the principal the rest are interest, his credit is 650 and he is not too sure abou...
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Given the low interest rates, we are looking to do a streamline FHA and take our rate from a 3.625% to a 2.75%, saving $108/month.
However, the principal on the loan would increase by $4800. Is this common for the...
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Here is what I've found on Zillow for a property I found just today:"This property is being offered as a principal-driven sale for his own account. Seller has equitable interest in property by virtue of a properly exe...
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10% down 10% interest 5 year ballon amortization Can someone explain to me exactly how this works please. 5 years 10% interest - does it mean for 5 years you only pay interest?Thank you!
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Since PRINCIPAL repayments aren't an expense when you track them in Quickbooks, how do I track them in a way that lets me know what my monthly cash flow is? ( as in the amount of money I can put in my pocket each m...