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I am working on putting together my first REI deal. I am looking at doing it for cash. BUT. Everyone says "leverage your money".I have applied for normal bank financing but my tax returns do not have the right number ...
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Is it possible to purchase a first time investment, self employed, don’t own property currently… familiar with DSCR Loan, however you still need to show anywhere from 20 to 35% 60-80% LTV down payment and possible sea...
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Employment increased in 346 of the 355 largest US counties from September 2021 to September 2022.National employment increased by 4.3% over the year.Average weekly wages for the nation increased by 6.7% over the year....
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Hello, I am seeking expert advice on any (dis)advantages between two scenarios.Context: I am a full-time employee who works from home, I do not report to an office.My employer (HQ in Portland, OR) employs hundreds of ...
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Hello, first time landlord here. I recently renovated my first rental property. We listed on Facebook got around 25 inquiries. Also listed on rent redi. My question is this do you make prospective tenants fill out cre...
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I'd really like to purchase a duplex soon. I just started speaking with lenders. I am nervous to apply. I am a first time buyer. I do not have 2 years at my current position. I've been doing leasing with a pm ...
I am interested in transferring my 401(k) from my previous company into a Self-Directed 401(k) - NOT a Self-Directed IRA - for the purpose of investing in cash flowing rental properties. However, I don not have a busi...
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I have a single-family house and the prospective tenant has an employer who will pay his rent as part of his compensation. So my question is... am I signing the lease with the tenant or his employer? He says his previ...
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Hi, I moved from CA to NC, and I lost my job. Recently came across a few good within my budget properties and do not want to lose the opportunity to invest and wondering how to go about the loans since I am not employ...
Nasar El-Arabi is a self-proclaimed “failure” when it comes to being employed. He wasn’t cut out for the banking industry, the call center, or the classroom. Some people aren’t meant to be employed, and Nasar was one ...