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Hello everyone,I am wondering what other landlords are doing to make sure their insurance rates are competitive. When I bought my first property I accepted the first company that would insure my property and then stuc...
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- The seasonally adjusted purchase index jumped 12% from one week earlier, according to data for the survey ending April 24 and released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association.- "The ten largest states had incr...
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Hey guys I'm under contract for my 1st 2 properties
1 condo in the nice side of town
And a 4 plex in an okay neighborhood
I want to know how could I increase the cap rates of the properties !
I'm doing selling fina...
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👉It's no secret that interest rates and inflation are on the rise. While this may not be welcome news, it is likely to bring some normalcy to the housing market.
👉With a slight increase in inventory, and some homes s...
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If one were to make the amortization period for a seller carried loan something like 99 years with a 30-year balloon instead of making the interest payment below "market" would this be subject to imputed tax by the IR...
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I am looking at a SFR that needs renovation (asking 450k, reno about 90k-110k). I have enough cash on hand to purchase and cover renovations but im not sure if I should do that or conventional loan? With the rates at ...
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Hi everyone! I am trying to understanding the history of interest rates for an LLC loan. My partner and I are in the middle of purchasing a duplex in the Philadelphia area. We are taking a loan out on the LLC with one...
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Check where your city fits in. Still want to buy in Vegas, Phoenix or Miami? 15% decrease in Vegas next 12 months? 18% in Phoenix? Why do I like Texas>\? Ch...
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I had a discussion last week with a REI guy who basically said rents never go down. While I politely disagreed, he insisted it was true. Indeed, for him and his limited experience, rents always go up may seem factuall...
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HiIf one is buying an income property with a mortgage, what are your thoughts on buying properties in a rising rates environment? Do you think this is positive for a rental investor as higher rates may make ownership ...