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All Forum Posts by: Aleks Gifford

Aleks Gifford has started 15 posts and replied 99 times.

Post: I'm looking to buy my first property (4 plex).

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36
Originally posted by @Joshua Diaz:

Not to mention since it's a multi,  a percentage of the rents from the other units count as income that would help analyze the loan amount from a bank.  I believe the percentage considered is different depending on the bank so don't quote me on that.  I thought that was a cool part of the loan itself.  I also want my first property to be a multi family ( ideally a fourplex), so thanks for making this topic.  Do you plan to house hack this property?

Legal stuff first: I am a licensed Sr. Loan Originator NMLS# 1157855 and am currently licensed to originate in IN, OH, KY, FL. If you are not in those states what I say may or may not apply to you. Please consult an advisor in your state. That being said this is incorrect if using a Conventional Loan. To count rents as income you had to have had that stream for two years or have had other rental properties this is replacing.

Originally posted by @Alec Anderson:

Hello, I'm looking to purchase my first home and am looking for any input on these types of loans. My plan is to live in the property while doing some small to medium type renovations (upgrade kitchen, put in hardwood flooring, other minor cosmetic things.) I don't plan to keep the house more than a few years. Would it make more sense to get a loan with a smaller down payment and pay for renovations myself, or to finance the renovations with this type of loan? I would like to do as much of the work as I can on my own, to learn how to do these things and to save labor costs. I will also be renting out a few bedrooms to family while I'm living there, so i would probably be able to save up 500-1000 of my own money, per month, towards renovations or else save it for the next house/investment. 

I'm very new to this, so i apologize if the information is too vague haha, any input would be greatly appreciated!

Legal stuff first: I am a licensed Sr. Loan Originator NMLS# 1157855 and am currently licensed to originate in IN, OH, KY & FL. If you are not in those states what I say may or may not apply to you. Please consult an advisor in your state. That being said you can not use the 203k unless you are using a Contractor. However it sounds like you may want to just use a regular loan to buy the property if you are only doing upgrades and then refinance down the road to take cash out. It really depends on the condition of the property and your financial shape. Some place will allow you to purchase and turn around and get a fixed rate Equity Loan to do Upgrades. You really should talk with an LO and decide which course suits your needs.

Post: Difference between 4 units or more

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36
Originally posted by @Daniel Toshner:

Need help understand the difference in mortgages for SFD 4 units or less versus a 5 units or more apartment complex?  What are terms on mortgages for 5 units or more etc... 

I'm in Seattle and SFR seems to be better way to go?

Legal stuff first: I am a licensed Sr. Loan Originator NMLS# 1157855 and am currently licensed to originate in IN, OH,  KY &FL. If you are not in those states what I say may or may not apply to you. Please consult an advisor in your state. That being said for a lender the difference is little I don't care however under Federal and state guidelines they do differentiate and the paperwork is significantly different. The property as a conventional is graded like a house as a commercial it is graded on income flow and as such all the math and numbers will be different as well as the standards as to what is a predatory loan.

Originally posted by @Derek Gendig:

Thank you @Michelle T. for the recommendation.  @Account Closed I too am sorry to hear that you are having a difficult time with your PM nor have I had any experience with RPM.  Distance being an issue for you, a good PM can be the difference between a successful investment and a money pit.  If I can be of any assistance please don't hesitate to reach out.  Best of luck to you in Indianapolis!

I personal have worked with @Derek and Todd from IPM on the business side helping their clients get mortgages and I can say all of their clients I have spoken to speak highly of them.

Post: Has anybody had experience with Section 42 Developments?

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36

There is a potential section 42 development coming to my area with a 50 new house build. They are income qualified rentals for 15 years after year 15 they stay rentals unless the tenant wants to buy. NRP out of Ohio is the developer.

My question is based around whether this is good for the area or bad. The area has a 60% vacancy rate. Of the occupied homes 50% are currently rental/rent to owns. The rest are resident home owners. Poor neighborhood but extremely close to several colleges, universities and hospitals. The neighborhood is 1.2 miles from Downtown Indianapolis. The area has a Canal to the east and there is a river that comes in on the west/northwest and looping to the south.

Has anybody good experience with this type of development?

Post: Loan Servicing Requirements?

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36

To loan service you essentially have to become a bank, insurance, bond, assets to cover lose, litigation, book keeping, disclosures and notifications. This information is based on my being a Licensed SR Loan Originator # 1157855 serving IN, FL and OH. Most companies sell their loans to the 6 major players there are a few banks that retain their own loans. Services are frequent targets of the CFPB and can get with even bigger penalties than originating banks.

Post: Roanoke VA Agent Needed

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36

Residential. It is his former home he is wanting to sell retail.

Post: Roanoke VA Agent Needed

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36

My cousin is needing an agent in the Roanoke VA Market. Anybody you all would recommend he go see. His current contact has not returned his call in a week.

Post: Indianapolis REI Meet ups

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36

I am planning my schedule and am looking to get a comprehensive list of meetings/meet ups in Indianapolis Indiana. Please list the ones you know of or your favorite ones. When I searched this it appears the last list is 6 or 7 months old.

I have been thinking of starting a coffee get together say every two or three weeks where people can bring deals, ideas or theories and discuss in a informal setting. Anybody interested?

Post: New investor in Indiana

Aleks GiffordPosted
  • Lender
  • Indianapolis, IN
  • Posts 107
  • Votes 36

Welcome, There are a lot of us on here from Indiana. Let me know how I can help. NMLS# 1157855.