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Understanding the Math of Profitable Investment Properties

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These may include property taxes, insurance, maintenance and repairs, property management fees, and any homeowner association (HOA) dues. This includes the down payment, closing costs, and any renovation or improvement expenses. Be sure to factor in all associated costs, including mortgage interest, property taxes, and insurance.

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Just Put in an Offer on a Home? Here's What to Expect

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Your offer will only become legally binding if the seller signs it. Once the document has signatures from both parties, do the following to see the agreement through: Deposit Earnest Money Pay an earnest deposit — 3% to 5% of the selling price — to show you’re serious about the purchase.

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8 Essential Steps on How to Rent Out Your House: A Comprehensive Step-by-Step Guide

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Ideally, you’ve renovated and updated the property to modern standards, as this will allow you to successfully obtain an amount on the higher end. After you’ve completed a repair or renovation, you should hold onto as many useful materials as possible – whether it’s trim, shingles, ceramic tiles, or other items you’ll surely need again.

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What It Takes to Be An Expert Appraisal Witness in An Eminent Domain Case

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Knowing what these additional components are is critical in making sure that the appraisal and ultimate value conclusion is appropriately documented, competent, non-speculative, and (most importantly) admissible to establish value and the just compensation to be paid.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

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They are also used to assess the value of the home for home improvement loans and insurance evaluations. A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Renovation loan assessments. Valuation for insurance claims.

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How to Avoid Scams as a New Homeowner

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    Exploitive Lending and Mortgage Relief There have been 35 mortgage relief scams filed by the Federal Trade Commission in recent years, in which scammers promise to negotiate your rate with mortgage lenders, audit loan paperwork or provide legal services for a fee. Some pretend to be with the government.  Other

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

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People may want to hire someone to take photos of personal property items that they would like to document that they possess for insurance purposes. What about measuring a home or creating a floor plan? I do generate a little extra business from offering home measurement and floor plan services.

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