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TLDR: not sure how to maximize about 380k worth of cash in the next 5 years or lessFamily is well off, and will be giving each child 250k after our nana passes, and once they have a primary residence and can qualify f...
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Hello Everyone,I could certainly benefit from the advice of the hive. I have a property in Alaska that I used to live in and became a rental. I currently am living on the east coast...I have been using my emergency ...
Hello everyone, I am a new investor who is aspiring for financial freedom, would like to seek for like minded people to start investing in states. So glad to be in bigger pocket community and hoping to achieve more to...
1. How much cash would you recommend having in reserves before buying a STR? 2. Also, would you ever recommend getting a personal loan to cover the down payment or renovation costs?
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I have fund n grow pending on a decent loan I'm about to get, (projecting 40-130k) and also want to use my IRA money, roughly 15k. I want to buy either a single family or a duplex, something that needs a little fixin...
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I am unsure in what ways I can work with professional short sale negotiators where it is a win / win for both of us when it comes to marketing my specialized Bank Of America 30 Day Transactional Loans, as well with sh...
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Hard money seems fairly readily available in the US. Is hard money / the availability of hard money different in Canada, specifically Ontario?I am researching as much as I can, and am starting to go out to look at a f...
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Hi folks,
I'm about to sell my home that I bought in 2009. It was originally a 3/1.5 raised ranch. In the finished lower level (all above ground) I added a bedroom and turned what was a crappy half bath in to a luxu...
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I know watching HGTV is not real life, I get it. But a potential buyer qualified for a $550K home but they selected a home that was $499K. Then the buyer said "oh great now we can use the other 50k to make upgrades ...
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When analyzing a deal, the expenses data available (opex, vacancy, PM, capex, etc.) is at the time of purchase. However, this data is bound to change post purchase. What are some tips to estimate what these expenses w...