All Forum Posts by: Taylor Ballam
Taylor Ballam has started 9 posts and replied 38 times.
Post: Portfolio Lenders in Utah (northern utah)

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- Issaquah, WA
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@Michael S. - No pre payment penalty. Honestly, I wasn't sure what you meant by "non recourse" so I had to look that up... I'm not sure whether or not the loan is "non recourse" and haven't ever evaluated or considered that while commercial loan shopping.
Post: Portfolio Lenders in Utah (northern utah)

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- Issaquah, WA
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@Ty Burns - It looks like you guys will be able to connect and help each other out.. I was able to finance my condo through goldenwest out of ogden... They were good to work with and we setup the condo on a 10 year commercial loan, which has worked well for us so far.. It did require the 25% down payment.. Quite a few lenders i work with will accept under 20% down payment but your rates are going to be a lot worse, so if you can I'd recommend paying the 25% down & if you have to finance the other 20% consider doing a HELOC on your primary residence or alternative option..
Post: New in Washington

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- Issaquah, WA
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@Maria Keating. We are in the highlands too! I'll hit you up, I'd love to check out the for sale by owner! I went to one of Troy's meeting's and it was really great. Tons of people to meet there, the meetups seem to be great. See you around!
Post: New in Washington

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- Issaquah, WA
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Hi @Maria Keating. We are new to the Issaquah area from Utah & love it. It is so expensive though and we are having a hard time finding anything to buy so please do let us know if you know of anyone selling! Bigger pockets is great, it helped me get started into real estate a couple years ago and I now own 3 rental properties. I really enjoy it, good luck and hopefully see you around!
Post: New Member from Washington

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- Issaquah, WA
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@Sonia T. Let me know what you find! I'm looking to do the same thing in the same areas:) Good luck!
Post: New Member from Washington

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- Issaquah, WA
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Hi @Sonia T.! Welcome back to the pacific NW! I just relocated to Issaquah, prices are obviously quite high in all of Seattle but we love the area. Good luck! Brooke & Annie Wagner our the agents we have been working with and I'd recommend them.
Post: Favorite Background Check App

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- Issaquah, WA
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@Eugene Kemp Thanks Eugene. I hadn't used smartmove before so I'll check it out.
Post: Favorite Background Check App

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- Issaquah, WA
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Thx @Kay Kay Singh.. Haven't used that yet & will check it out.. Cool stuff you are doing @Sarnen Steinbarth..Really like it and signed up to give it a try!
Post: Favorite Background Check App

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- Issaquah, WA
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I'd love to hear what people are using for background checks & credit score apps or websites? Why do you like it & how much is it costing you?
Post: REI Rookie from Seattle, WA

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- Issaquah, WA
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@Richard Le Go to meetup.com and search real estate and washington. You'll see a couple options! The one tomorrow is at 7pm, I forgot the actual location but I'm sure you'll be able to quickly find it there. Stay in touch!