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Currently, I have two small starter homes that are paid off. In order to expand my portfolio, I am looking to use their equity to purchase more properties. Going by the 70% LTV ratio, I will be able to pull out roug...
Hi Guys. Been soaking up knowledge here for awhile now. Reading alot.I can’t get into specifics, but say you a personal connection to access private lenders through a private equity firm...what would you be doing? Bea...
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I have several SFH rentals that have quite a bit of equity built-up but I don't want to refinance based on higher interest rates. Does anyone know a way to access it without refinance. I know that the...
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This year I ran up about $70k in lines of credit doing upgrades and renovations to 3 properties that now cashflow. I own two of the properties and they both have over $100k in equity. I would like some guidance on the...
Hey Guys my name is Saul. I'm 19 just recently got into real estate. I'm trying to help my parents out but i'm a bit confused on the numbers for pulling equity out of the home. Here are the numbers. Purchased home: $...
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Hello,I'm looking at opening up a HELOC on my primary residence to use as seed money to start investing. What are some of most important things to look for in securing a HELOC? Who are the best banks to get these type...
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Podcast listener here, hoping to get some advice.
Bought a house just outside of Denver 2 years ago, have $198k left on the loan and have a good 60-80k in equity, according to a handful of real estate "website estima...
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I'd like some feedback on a non-typical cash reserves idea using HELOC on investment property.Goal: maintain $40,000 in cash reservesOption 1: Deposit into bank money market for ~ 2.3%Option 2: Purchase $120,000 SF...
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We just closed on an up/down duplex in Dundee on Underwood that is zoned residential. Residential properties being converted to office and/or retail space is very popular in this area and many of the old homes have al...
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Low commissions for home sellers can be problematic for several reasons:
Reduced Marketing Effort: Low commission rates can result in reduced marketing efforts from real estate agents, who may prioritize higher-payin...