New guy here looking to get into my first rental and a thought popped into my mind that I have no answer for.
The house I am looking at is $110,000. I am planning on using 20k to update the house. When I get a mort...
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Hypothetical scenario here. Would it be possible to exchange a property worth 125k with no debt, for a property worth 950k with 825k mortgage?If yes would I have to qualify with mortgagee to assume the loan or is it p...
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Dear Investors and Realtors (of vacant properties),
Would you hire out to a professional stager/staging company that offered top notch staging as a marketing service, with flexible time frames (daily, weekly,...
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Hey all!What are you favorite water conservation fixtures to use in your apartment buildings? I've heard good things about the Niagara Stealth toilets (0.8 GPF) but am curious on other models/brands of shower heads an...
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I am looking to purchase a duplex and live in one side. Does anyone know if it is better to go with a large bank or local bank? or is it best to go with an FHA loan?
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What are HOA Fees? HOA Fees can seem mysterious or even intimidating to many.
Condo buyers typical ask:
- What are HOA fees? - What do HOA fees go towards?- Are HOA Fees Worth It? - Why pay an extra fee in addit...
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Hi all,
I am preparing to acquire my very first multifamily rental property.
Here is my question:
Is it really worth it to find a mortgage broker when I can simply go to a bank or a credit union and ask for a 30 ye...
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Outside of the basic calculations for monthly cash flow how much consideration is being given to monthly HOA fees? In my area they typically average $200 to $300 and they do not seem to be proportional to the valu...
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Hi i bought a HOA auction house (second lien) then the first lien auction the house and i lost the money i paid for HOA auction.under what category i list that lost in my tax return?
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I am looking at an 11 unit multi-family property. What are my financing options? Local banks? portfolio lender?
I would really like a 15-20% down with a 30 year amortization, would do 15 year if interest rate is low...