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Usually if refinance, I'd recommend holding longer as the costs associated can be decent.

.🏡 September Existing Home Sales Tick HigherExisting home closings rose 1.5% from August and 4.1% year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.

I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).

My son joined one of those groups and that "entry fee", though a bit steep in my opinion, gets you associated with people who have real money, and are looking for people to help them invest it.

I have documented multiple instances of what I consider to be cyberbullying and unprofessional behavior directed toward me.As a licensed real estate broker, you are held to a higher standard under the guidelines set forth by both the Ohio Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Code of Ethics.

My question is, should I get an associate brokers license as a way to make side income, (or Main Income) as I invest in properties, or would it get in the way if it becomes my main source of income? 

Check out the Georgia Real Estate Investors association, gareia dot com, for local networking and education. 

Turnkey investments represent another accessible path, particularly in stable markets like North Carolina, where properties are often fully renovated and tenant-occupied, enabling hands-off ownership from the start and minimizing the learning curve associated with rehabs or tenant placement.Feel free to share more details about your goals, and we are happy to help.

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