Skip to content
×
PRO
Pro Members Get Full Access!
Get off the sidelines and take action in real estate investing with BiggerPockets Pro. Our comprehensive suite of tools and resources minimize mistakes, support informed decisions, and propel you to success.
Advanced networking features
Market and Deal Finder tools
Property analysis calculators
Landlord Command Center
$0
TODAY
$69.00/month when billed monthly.
$32.50/month when billed annually.
7 day free trial. Cancel anytime
Already a Pro Member? Sign in here
Pick markets, find deals, analyze and manage properties. Try BiggerPockets PRO.
x
All Forum Categories
All Forum Categories
Followed Discussions
Followed Categories
Followed People
Followed Locations
Market News & Data
General Info
Real Estate Strategies
Landlording & Rental Properties
Real Estate Professionals
Financial, Tax, & Legal
Real Estate Classifieds
Reviews & Feedback

All Forum Posts by: Alec Larson

Alec Larson has started 1 posts and replied 2 times.

Originally posted by @Daniel Okorie:

Your AGI (adjusted gross income) is what the underwriter will look at for the past 2-3 years if you've been working in the same industry. If switched industries, ex from a painter to IT in the past 2 yrs, the income earned as a painter will not be calculated towards your income ratios.

So if you wrote off a bunch of stuff, your ratios will be way to high and you will not qualify.

So it pays to pay Uncle Sam if you are self employed and trying to get a mortgage.

 Thanks David,

About AGI, lets say for example I grossed a total of $40,000 but used the mileage deduction of $.57 per mile and deducted $5,000. Would the mileage deduction then mean my AGI would be $35,000? 

Thank you in advance for answering my question. I've been a contracted musician here in Orlando at one of the theme parks for 2 years. It's very steady income and I receive a 1099 each year. I'm also a contracted web designer during the day and this is also considered 1099 or miscellaneous income.  I have immaculate credit, over 6 months worth of salary saved and my monthly debt-to-income ratio is 9%. I've never owned a home and I currently rent. I file as a sole proprietor. My question is, will an underwriter look primarily at my gross income or base their decision after looking at my losses on my return? Will the lender take into consideration bank statements, paypal payments or other proof of income? I suppose what I'm trying to ask is how much the tax return/documents affect the qualification process.

Thank you so much for your time,

-Alec