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With the recent mortgage reforms (Dodd Frank), what is the "standard" for DTI that lenders are looking for now? I'm exploring the financing of small multi's (4 or less units) for a long-term buy and hold investment s...
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Hi Friends, I intend to close on my first investment property within 3-6 months and I am curious what to expect the dynamic to be with a great, qualified Property Manager. For example, I'd would want to have the final...
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As the title says, my tent ant contacted me today with this question. He lives in the duplex I own next to me…. She’s stayed over at his place a couple times a week for the past few months. She would bring her dog as ...
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All the emphasis and effort on renovations and inspections is ultimately an attempt to control the controllables enough to create a desirable home for a future resident. Once a home is “rent ready,” it signals the bat...
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To all those interested in Airbnb/VRBO/short-term rentals in Colorado Springs ... This Friday, the city sent an update to the proposed short-term rental ordinance. The biggest change is, well, a big one: They removed ...
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I am looking into few house in Sacramento Area where with garage is either converted into 1bed/1bath house or either have some 1 additional room in backyard. What are things I have to be careful about while dealing wi...
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When evaluating a buy and hold strategy with a planned refinance, where can I find the current appraised value? I’m looking at the property appraiser website, if these numbers are correct, then I wouldn’t be able to r...
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Hey guys,
The deal is, I was looking to buy my own house to live in. The property was new construction, but long story short, because my job has a base plus commission pay scale, and I haven't been there 2 years, the...
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Here I am 2 years of research and planning and I am looking for my first flip deal. Super anxious and ready to jump feet first in. Can't wait to share my experience and help others while getting help.