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Hello,I'll be refinancing a duplex I own in a couple of months. I plan to pay the closing costs out-of-pocket so I don't have to finance them. Can I consider the closing coats a business-related expense and deduct t...
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Has anyone ever used their TSP for closing costs? If possible to use, would you recommend it?
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So I'm reading through Brandon Turner's book on rental property investing and a few questions came to mind. How do lenders determine interest rates? Is it possible to know what sort of interests rate I'll be able to g...
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After watching several BP Youtube videos and BP Webinars, I have, to date, analyzed (using the BP calculator) about 25 properties. I try to do 1 or 2 per day since I'm still trying to wrap my head around RE investing...
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Our primary home is paid off, we are Refi-Ing and going to use the equity to purchase our 1st flip. Lender #1 is offering no closing cost, same interest rate but less on the LTV only 65%. Lender #2 is offering more LT...
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What are they typical costs for a closing on a $500,000 home please leave info in the comments
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My condo I'm selling is under contract. I just received a closing cost estimate from the attorney that doesn't include commissions. Total is about $4400. Selling price Condo=275K. Does this sound about normal for thes...
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Wondering what closing costs typically look like on the buyer side in Washington DC. I've seen percentages vary quite a bit in my research (0.8% up to 3% and beyond), so it feels like something has to be off/unaccount...
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Traditionally some closing costs are tax deductible for primary residence. Does this include REI properties?
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I was putting an offer in on a Fannie Mae home and my realtor claimed they do not pay closing cost for investors. Can anyone tell me if their is any truth to this or is the realtor blowing smoke? Thx