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Hello everyone, I need advice in reference to using a HELCO or Bank Construction loan to build a new home. I have a lot and I want to build a new home on it as my primary residence. I currently own a home with a lot o...
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I'm trying to narrow down to 1-2 focus markets for buy-and-hold SFR/small multi-family investments. I've come down to the following options and am curious about any feedback:1. Huntsville, AL 2. Memphis, TN (high crim...
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Their are a few out of state properties I am looking into. Just wondering what tools others use to analyze different markets to invest in like Growth, Economy, Neighborhoods, etc.
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Hello BP, I'm looking for some advice on the best approach to getting this property. Breakdown of the numbers- 5plex 3 2bd/1ba 2 1bd/1ba (Completely renovated and turn key with appliances and w/d)Asking $365K (I'm pre...
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Hello BP. I’m running numbers on a potential buy and hold and when looking at the property tax history, it says $2800 in 2019 but an assessment of $7800. Should I expect to pay that $7800 if I purchase this property? ...
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It seems like the folks that are actually succeeding at a high rate in real estate have lots of cash, little debt, a strong savings rate, and excellent credit. The folks that are buying while lacking in those areas su...
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We are new to the RE investment world, just trying to decide how we want to get this thing moving. We are looking to purchase a vacation rental in Florida, Hilton Head Island, or Myrtle Beach. We would like to keep t...
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Hello,
I am in the process of declining a prospective tenant for a few reasons. Mainly, their income does not seem sufficient and they have only been with their employer for 4 months.
This brings me to the question...
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(If you prefer to skip the details, I've underlined the key points below) ... One of our tenants (“Tenant Alpha”) wants to renew his Texas lease for a second year and move his two adult brothers in to replace his (now...
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I have been looking around to finance my first home, hopefully a small multifamily that I can live in while renting out the other unit/s. I currently am working a contract position that is not permanent and from askin...