I have a mortgage loan for 703K at 2.875 interest (7/1 ARM, still 6 more years left) - I am paying $2988 I have HELOC for 90K at 5.25 variable rate, i am paying $370 per month (interest only)I have two options now 1. ...
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This is probably a stupid question but I'll ask any way. If I have to pay back the loan in 5 years what is the meaning of the 30 year Amortization of the loan and why are certain loans structured this way?
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When I convert my primary residence (single family home) to a rental property, am I also required to refinance my mortgage to that of an investment property?
Thanks !
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hello,
My father and I are looking at buying a duplex. It’s an older house converted into duplex. We’ve been told that it’s a higher interest rate for that. Does that seem right to anyone? I’m sure this is against th...
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I am a Canadian investor with a US corporate entity- we closed on our first property and now working to find financing through a lender… however rates keep changing all the time.. is there a site to track rates ?
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I've ran about 30 properties through the BP rental calculator, even if i renovate the basements I'm always coming up 400-1000 dollars short of breaking even. I've looked into house hacking and then moving out in 2 yea...
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Just got my offer accepted on my first property, a duplex. Huge fixer and will be living in 1 unit and renting out the second.Currently trying to figure out which loan-program I would like to go with and the ARM sound...
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Hi everyone,My name is Shay, new to biggerpockets. I'm very interested in cashflow investments in Chicago. Lately I've looked at the northern neighborhoods. As you can imagine the cash-on-cash is challenging there, so...
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Are HELOC’s interest rate fixed? Or can it fluctuate? If it does fluctuate can it be significant? Can it go for example from 4.8% to 6%? Thank you.
Arthur Voskanyan
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Hi guys! I am looking to buy a 2-4 unit property using an FHA loan, possibly put some cosmetic work into the property and then live in one unit and rent out the others. The issue that I am running into is the metrics ...