I suppose my brain tells me this is a 'more is better' situation and if it costs me $1,400-$1,600 to do the refinance but I get more equity (also about a quarter percent better interest rate), is that worth the chase?  

I get 10-20% discount (depending on if it’s vehicle, primary residence, or rental property.) on 14 property policies & 2 vehicles because  I have zero claims “in recent history” (don’t remember if that’s 3 or 5 years?).

Now I am renting my unit to section 8 and they need the lead certificate , can anybody suggest how do I get the copy of the lead certificates?

Hey everyone! If I buy a house for FHA 3.5% of 300k or 400k of 4 or 3 units and I live in one unit and rent the rest, I can get a cash out refinance to obtain that money and invest it in other properties of 100k givin...

I have two properties in the Portland, Oregon area that are both financed with conventional loans. I'd like to keep them and buy another 2-4 unit multi-family with an FHA loan. It was my understanding that I could do ...

Is this legal and can I get a mail box for the basement if it is? 

You have asked a lot of questions that with some digging through the search bar you will find have been covered many times.1) Talk to a lender when you're closer to your buy timeline and they will outline the different financing options ranging from 3.5%+ down FHA to 5%+ conventional financing and the pro/cons of each.

I planned to take it to the local bank where I get my documents notarized.

I plan on doing this when I get within striking distance of meeting the 20% threshold.

Did I get all my money back no, did I learn a ton yes.