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Steven S. I made LA/Ventura & SF/Bay Area Underwriting tools you can use
10 December 2023 | 24 replies
Price & absorption steady/picking up in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco:Isn't absorption decreasing
Robert Taylor J Scott's Book on Flipping-Buy THAT Before You Buy Any Guru "Program"
4 January 2014 | 16 replies
Hopefully these will help decrease the learning curve required to come up to speed on these things, but these are things that will always take time and effort to master (and, if you're like me, you'll probably never master it).My biggest piece of advice is still to just be very conservative -- assume there will be some little surprises along the way (even after many, many projects) and if you see any indication of major concerns, get them checked out sooner rather than later.
Renata McCulloch Airbnb in Seattle area
26 January 2017 | 7 replies
In even a semi-non prime neighborhood the premiums start to decrease quickly.Good luck!
Craig Curelop House Hacking Case Study -- Denver, CO
11 May 2020 | 7 replies
But lets say that you are including single family in your reply, then hypothetically, I could use the income from other other four rooms ($2400) to offset the PITI and decrease the debt cost of house to $0.The thought process I am going through now has to relate to qualifying for another mortgage for a property in 1 to 2 years while also having the debt each month from my current property.I hope all of that makes sense as I am still learning all of the lingo of REI and mortgage lending.Thanks!
Kelvin J. Power of Attorney(s) for a frequent traveller
7 July 2021 | 16 replies
I suppose sending a family member on a weekend trip is a small cost for the decrease in risk.
Celina Smith Air BNB Rental Arbitrage
19 March 2023 | 12 replies
Many areas have become saturated and hosts have seen revenues and occupancy levels decrease from the post pandemic highs. 
Sean Giere Looking for insight on my STR
23 December 2023 | 13 replies
Bullet points for description, avoid repeating information, decrease amount of photos, add accent walls where applicable / splashes of color!
Courtney Mccrear Trying to sell my primary to house hack
31 March 2023 | 8 replies
But decreasing my expenses is the main goal for now
Oskar Czeladko Making an Attractive Offer In Highly Competitive Markets
20 December 2023 | 20 replies
On top of that, decreased consumer spending exemplified by Black Friday is showing that folks are saving money for essentials.
Bradley Buxton Has anyone ever leased to own?
13 December 2023 | 4 replies
.- Property Value Fluctuation: If the property value decreases, the buyer might be locked into an overvalued price.Advantages for the Lessor/Seller:- Steady Income Stream: Regular lease payments ensure a steady income.- Higher Sale Price: Sellers can often negotiate a higher sale price compared to a traditional sale.- Attracting Buyers: It opens up the market to buyers who might not qualify for traditional financing.Disadvantages for the Lessor/Seller:- Delayed Sale: The full sale of the property is delayed until the lease term ends.- Maintenance Responsibilities: The seller might still be responsible for major repairs during the lease period.- Market Risk: If the market appreciates significantly, the seller is locked into a predetermined sale price.Regarding whether it's a good strategy for getting started in real estate investing, lease-to-own can be a viable option, especially for those with limited initial capital or for those wanting to enter the market without immediately committing to a mortgage.