Maximizing Real Estate Returns with the BRRRR Method

Maximizing Real Estate Returns with the BRRRR Method

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The BRRRR method, which stands for Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat, has become popular among real estate investors because it offers a systematic approach to building a real estate portfolio while maximizing returns.

Here are some reasons why the BRRRR method has become so popular:

  1. 1) Build Equity: By purchasing a distressed or undervalued property and rehabbing it, investors can add value and build equity in the property.
  2. 2) Generate Cash Flow: Once the property is rehabbed and rented out, investors can generate rental income, which can provide consistent cash flow.
  3. 3) Refinance: After the property is stabilized and generating rental income, investors can refinance the property based on the new appraised value, allowing them to recoup their initial investment and potentially access additional capital for future investments.
  4. 4) Repeat: With the capital and equity gained from the first investment property, investors can repeat the process and acquire more properties, creating a portfolio of cash-flowing rental properties.

Overall, the BRRRR method allows investors to leverage their initial investment and build a real estate portfolio that can generate consistent cash flow and long-term wealth. By following a systematic approach and focusing on adding value to distressed properties, investors can maximize their returns and achieve their real estate investment goals.

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Alex BekezaBusiness Member
Lender · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
3y

The more common method would be to utilize private or hard money for the purchase + rehab (because it has no prepayment penalty and is designed for distressed properties) and then refinance into the DSCR loan once leased/stabilized. The reason is because DSCR loans require a rent ready condition for the property (the best BRRRR deals come too distressed) and DSCR loans typically have some prepayment penalty stopping you from wanting to refi early as opposed to the hard money loan which is designed for flips/brrrs and therefore has no prepay. I hope this helps.

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  • Alex BekezaBusiness Member
    Lender · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3y

    @Brandon Parry Great post, from a lending perspective I'd add:

    1.) Find a lender with competitive terms for high leverage purchase + rehab financing with no prepayment penalty

    2.) Rely on professional property management to source tenants (and if you're like me investing in c class neighborhoods you should cozy up with the local section 8 offices and various housing assistance orgs to become "easy to work with")

    3.) Find a DSCR lender with only 90 days of seasoning required to do cash out based on new appraised value with no LTC limitations. (most banks want 6 months and fannie/freddie now want 12 if there's a 1st position lien on the property. We have relationships with life insurance money that can provide this with as little as 3 months on title)

    4.) Find a DSCR lender with a very subject property based approach to underwriting AND no cap on the # of financed properties owned so that you can continue to scale your portfolio without the limitations associated with conventional financing

  • Member since 2023 · 21 posts · 10 votes
    3y

    @Alex Bekeza great info from a lending perspective and thank you for sharing

  • New to Real Estate · NC · Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 5 votes
    3y

    @Alex Bekeza I am still learning about the BRRRR method and using a DSCR loan for the initial funding. When you reach the refinance step of the method, do you refinance with a traditional mortgage or another DSCR loan?

  • Alex BekezaBusiness Member
    Lender · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2018 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    3y

    The more common method would be to utilize private or hard money for the purchase + rehab (because it has no prepayment penalty and is designed for distressed properties) and then refinance into the DSCR loan once leased/stabilized. The reason is because DSCR loans require a rent ready condition for the property (the best BRRRR deals come too distressed) and DSCR loans typically have some prepayment penalty stopping you from wanting to refi early as opposed to the hard money loan which is designed for flips/brrrs and therefore has no prepay. I hope this helps.

  • Member since 2023 · 21 posts · 10 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Lauren Crissman:

    @Alex Bekeza I am still learning about the BRRRR method and using a DSCR loan for the initial funding. When you reach the refinance step of the method, do you refinance with a traditional mortgage or another DSCR loan?

     Great question @Lauren Crissman. We find that hard money is a powerful tool in buying and rehabbing the home. @Alex Bekeza is right as we use a DSCR loan after we have rented the home post renovation to refinance the debt.

  • New to Real Estate · NC · Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 5 votes
    3y

    @Alex Bekeza this makes complete sense thanks so much for explaining! 

  • New to Real Estate · NC · Member since 2023 · 5 posts · 5 votes
    3y

    @Brandon Parry thank you! I will read some more about hard money loans, are these typically something you can get after an offer is accepted or should you (or can you even) get pre approval for use with the offer? So many questions ha ha 

  • Member since 2023 · 21 posts · 10 votes
    3y
    Quote from @Lauren Crissman:

    @Brandon Parry thank you! I will read some more about hard money loans, are these typically something you can get after an offer is accepted or should you (or can you even) get pre approval for use with the offer? So many questions ha ha 


     Great question. Yes, you can get a hard money loan after an offer has been accepted. You can also go for it before an offer is accepted. 

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