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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. To relieve some of the stress, savvy loan officers educate their borrowers on what to expect from an appraisal inspection and how to prepare. Managing the Visit. Will worn carpeting hurt my value?

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How to Buy a Rental Property: Get Tips from the Experts

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Otherwise, you may need to hire a property manager. If you like to be hands-on with the management, you’ll need the property to be close by. Otherwise, make sure to budget for a property management company. Your plan should account for how long a successful investment property will take. Scott Vance.

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Preparing Your Borrower for the Appraisal Inspection – Virtual or On-Site

Genworth MI Blog

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. To relieve some of the stress, savvy loan officers educate their borrowers on what to expect from an appraisal inspection and how to prepare. Managing the Visit. Will worn carpeting hurt my value?