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Hello All! I have been self employed in the Building Services business for the past 7 years. Over the past 3 years my wife and I have started purchasing rental properties, we are up to 3 now. I have just recently sol...
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Here is a brief look at what is on offer out there:
➡️ Agency loans as mentioned, such as by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. They usually last for 5 to 10 years and allow you to borrow up to 65% of the property's value. ...
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whats best way to buy larger apartment complex (50+ units)- is 25% down standard ? is it same for 1031 exchange scenario?- how to shop for lender / best possible rate / no pre payment penalty etc
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I recently just purchased a duplex and plan to rent out one side for section 8/VA VASH program. One thing that enticed me was the potential for higher rents by honing in on the SAFMR and the zipcodes. However, after c...
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Currently I Co-Host a couple mid-term rentals and always looking for ways to increase bookings. How are you targeting people for 30+ stays for your property? Currently I am using Airbnb, VRBO, furnished finder, and Fa...
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I am using a hard money lender and just purchased a property from auction in Hull, MA. I am looking for a insurance company that is coat effective and works with fix and flip/construction property and liability insura...
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Greetings folks,I am looking for an agent in Seattle, Washington who is intimately knowledgeable about the local market, has experience working with REIs, and who works with buyer's exclusively. Any suggestions?-- Chris
I found a multi-family property in disrepair (really beat up) that was sold by the county sheriff earlier this year. Never went to auction or even had a sign in the yard (and believe me, I would have known). So, count...
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Many books that I read have mentioned about making an apartment deal with a 80-20 loan structure. Some of them even suggested the 20% down can be using private money and some could be carried back by the seller. I pok...
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Anyone have experience with this? How do you structure commission? How do you structure the role for clients?