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Hey guys! I live in South FL and am planning on buying my 1st duplex. Should I apply for a loan as a 1st time home buyer or should I apply as an investor. I do plan on living there but only until i complete the rehab ...
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I have been sinking $ into renting a place the last 5 years in Tampa Bay, FL. Finally got promoted enough to look for my 1st primary residence. Considering taking a 2nd mortgage to do my 1st rental at the same time, b...
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Background: 3 1/2 years ago I purchased a house using a FHA loan with the sole intent of owning and living in the property. Now my finances have allowed me to look into investment properties and I would like to pro...
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I just built a new construction duplex and have plans to sell it. I just closed on my conventional loan as it being my primary. Is there anyway to avid capital gains tax other than waiting two years? I have plans to b...
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Goal here is to use the VA's 0% down on a multiplex and rent out the unit I'm living in after 12m.
The mental gymnastics I'm going through is how exactly that would work without committing fraud.
Can I refinance m...
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Question for BP General Contractors & Developers. What code enforcement or zoning board problems, if any, would you anticipate from building a properly permitted triplex as authorized in a medium density resident...
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I am new to this so bare with me...Currently buying a home worth 90,000 @15 year term. My family and I are using this home as a primary residence as a buy and hold. We have the ability to pay it off in 5-7 years. With...
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I have read a few posts about taking out home equity loans for a new down payment but I cant seem to wrap my head around it. I am moving out of my current home. Its value is about $300,000. I owe $200,000 o...
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I'm just not sure what's the best way to do this. So looking for any clever strategies. My parents have an investment home in a different state that they're just been looking to get out of because it's no longer easy ...
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I am in New York and bought my first home, a 3 family a year ago with an FHA. It's cash flowing nicely and it's what inspired me to want to do it again. I went to my RE Agent to discuss another multi-family purchase (...