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HelloI appreciate in advance all the help.I have a rental property in Newark NJ that I bought putting 3.5% down on FHA loan with an interest rate of 3.75I'm thinking of doing a cash out refinance to take $50,000 so I ...
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Recently I have bounced around the idea of bumping up to the next bracket...apartment complex investing. I am seeing quite a few do this practice of what seems "padding the numbers". I have noticed that in order to ju...
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For those that think purchasing in the Northern Virginia Market is out of their scope here's the background on my wife and I's latest investment. Transparency, I thought I would never be able to afford Alexandria eith...
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Welcome to September!
Where nothing really changes weather-wise!
I hope you all are doing well. Isn’t it crazy how there are only 4 months remaining until 2025? Time is flying by!
Here are some data points from the...
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Just purchased my second investment property (first in my name).
Permanent residence is worth just over 200,000. I owe 150,000. I've lived here 3 years paying PMI on an FHA and the equity has come from increased pro...
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We finished this house earlier this summer. A previous owner had begun a studs-out remodel in 2009 and stopped about 40-50% of the way through the process. The house then sat for 5 years until we bought it last fall. ...
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Hi all,
I'm new to this forum. I wanted to introduce myself.
My goal is to help people in the forum and meet some interesting people along the way.
As an intro, I am a wealth manager located in Lexington MA. Our firm...
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There is plenty that goes into flipping. But to be successful and profitable, takes some distinct characteristics:1. There needs to be demand. Are other flippers working in the area or will you be the only one. Don't ...
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I need advice. We are closing on our first investment property in 1 week and we already have a renter lined up! The guys is military and will sign an 18 month lease. Expected monthly cash flow is $290 (after PITI,...