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All Forum Posts by: Darius M.

Darius M. has started 10 posts and replied 26 times.

Post: Refinance Two Flat

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

Thanks @Carrie Matuga. This a property I've owned for 7 years so I should be good

Post: Refinance Two Flat

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

Thanks @Brie Schmidt. Do you know of any lenders that do DSCR loans?

Post: Refinance Two Flat

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

Hi,

I have a non-owner occupied two flat in Chicago that I would like to refinance. Anyone have any suggestions of banks that will do a cash out refi on this type of property? Also, what LTV are banks doing those at these days?

Post: Chicago Property Taxes

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5
Yes. I've been using them for 3 years on multiple properties (purchased 3 year package). Easily have saved over $1000.

Originally posted by @Donnie N.:

@Darius M. 

Thanks! They look interesting. Have you had much success with them? I might give them a ring tomorrow. 

Post: Chicago Property Taxes

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

@Donnie N. 

I use Farlap and Associates. They charge a flat fee regardless of the amount your taxes are reduced. 

Post: Condo Deconversion - Chicago

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

No Duplex. Just three separate condos.

Post: Condo Deconversion - Chicago

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

Does anyone have experience on the process to deconvert a small condo building (3 units) to a 3 flat?

I'm currently negotiating a deal for all 3 units and 2 separate owners. 

Post: Roofer - Flat Roof Chicago

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

@Mark Ainley

Can you let me know who you ended up choosing? I need to replace a flat roof on a 2 flat this Spring.

Thanks.

Post: Using YNAB to run a rental business?

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

@Claudia Lewis I code my Income as "Inflow: to be budgeted" and for the payee field I usually put the address and unit number (e.g. 123 Main St, Unit 1, 123 Main St, Unit 2)

Post: Owner Occupied Chicago Triplex

Darius M.
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  • Rental Property Investor
  • Chicago, IL
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 5

Hi,

As far as I know, the water isn't included in the taxes. I have usually asked the owner of the property to provide the previous year water bills to me.

Also, your insurance numbers seem low. Have you gotten an insurance quote for the property?

Hope this helps.