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There's definitely been an up tick in mortgage rates lately. We are at the highest rate in more than a year now according to this chart from Freddie Mac.
Even Bernanke said in reference to the spike in interest rates...
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This may sound like a very basic question relative to investing in real estate. I am 47 and will be retiring from law enforcement after a 25 year career and I will be starting my search for my first investment propert...
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Can I get an equity loan for my current home and use the money as a down payment when purchasing a new home? How high are interest rates on equity loans?
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Ok so its a SFR, 4br2bath, 1600 sq ft with 800 sq ft basement. Great neighborhood, near the best school district in the area. The property is decently taken care of but there is a lot of cosmetic damage. Similar hous...
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I am considering buying rental properties, however I would like to keep going to school. Within the next year I should be able to transfer out to a university where I'll hopefully get into a Nursing program. Will buyi...
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I read an article today about China selling off its US treasuries and transferring to dollars. This is the reason for the recent uptick in the value of the dollar. While demand for US treasuries is still strong does a...
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Can I do this without it messing up financing on a DSCR?
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I've never dealt with a HML before and I'm just curious to know what happens if things go wrong.
From my understanding the hard money lender will be in the first position. Where does that leave me as the buyer? Also...
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Hello.. We are looking to add some new strategies for marketing. Curious to know how you rockstar agents are marketing in today's RE market? Also, are you still seeing positive results from Door Knocking and Cold Cal...
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Hi,I am a newbie and wanted to invested in SFH in CA, preferably within day trip from Bay Area. The property must have positive cash flow, after it accounts for mortgage. The major problem I am facing is find such pro...