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Hi BP Crew!
New pro member and first post! I'm running numbers and have a question about SFR vs townhome maintenance costs. I'm wondering if I should reduce the variable cost since the outside is maintained by the HO...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $1,338,000
Cash invested: $1,338,000
Oceanview. Beach walkable. 4 bedrooms plus a loft. 3.5 baths. Renovated.
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I owner-occupy a 4-plex that I bought about 6 months ago, and I'd like to utilize some that equity, but I'm having difficulty finding any loan programs for my situation (I'm aware that this would be a unicorn product)...
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So I've been thinking of ways to creatively and legally utilize an FHA loan to fund a multifamily property. Reading the FHA guidlines I've seen that if I have another name listed on the mortgage only one of us needs ...
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Hi all,
Small question regarding FHA residency rules. I am planning on purchasing a home using a FHA loan near my parents, and looking for a job that allows me to work remotely full-time. My parents currently live ab...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Purchase price: $48,000
Cash invested: $48,000
2 bedroom single family decent sized yard, I know its not the greatest to invest in ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Sacramento.
Purchase price: $145,000
Cash invested: $120,000
Purchased as a primary residence in 2012. Leveraged equity in the ho...
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Hello,i am first time home buyer so if I sound too ignorant, please dont mind me. So, whats the definition of primary residence? Is there a certain amount of time I need to live there for the loan purposes? Im curious...
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My wife and I are hoping to move to Austin within the next year. Our plan is to househack and move into a 2-4 unit building while renting out the other sides. We currently have a mortgage on a primary home and we have...
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Hey everyone, got a question for you. We hve a debate going on. We bought our home for 330k 3 years ago and sold for over 500k. Do we pay capital gains tax? Thanks!