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Looking at purchasing 2 four plexes. 1 ideally through the FHA to keep down payment low, the second one still trying to figure out if to owner finance or lease or conventional loan with standard down payment. Goal bei...
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HI Everyone,
I hope you are all ok during this challenging time.
I am considering investing in properties in the US but I am a non resident and living in Ireland. Any advice on how I can proceed? Should I create a c...
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I am in negotiations with for a 5 year lease. There is an additional proposal by the tenant for two 5 year options. This is typical and something we have dealt with before. I just wanted to see how others handle the r...
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What are the 'economy of scale' benefits of properties with multiple units? If one self manages I can see time savings due to not having to travel to multiple locations. But on the other hand, as there are fewer multi...
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what is the 50% rule? what is the 2% rule both in page 2 of the reports?
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I am looking to start the search next year for my first multi-family property, and wanted to look at cashflow statements of those already running performing multi-family properties.
What am I missing for fixed expens...
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Found a 4 bed 2 bath 1404 sqft in Tampa, FL. Property is listed as a SFR but could easily be converted back to a duplex with separate entrances. View report
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I am about to close on a 3 unit and looking to add as much value as possible. Currently tenants have to walk a couple blocks to a laundry mat. They obviously have to pay to use them. Current market rent for each unit:...
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Greetings everyone
Recently became eligible to use my VA loan . I used a the lending tree resource , then I had all types of lenders calling me so I could borrow there money .
If the interest rates are the same why...
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I am looking forward to start investing in multi family home I live in California and its more expensive out here compared to a lot of other states... should I stick to starting my investment future out here or should...