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All Forum Posts by: Jay Hurst

Jay Hurst has started 7 posts and replied 1568 times.

Post: Loan affected by adding unit to a quad?

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Quote from @Frankie Lotrec:

Hello, please bear with me as I'm a relatively new investor. I have a quadplex it has a basement we roughed in to add a unit one day....well, we're thinking it's "one day".  My question is, since we may not need to borrow anything to finance this,
 will the mortgage payment be affected?  I have no idea how that works.....

thanks so much


 Once the property is 5 units it will be commercial as mentioned above. This will require a commercial loan for you or the next buyer. This type of financing is more expensive and harder to get then 1-4 unit. So, the extra unit may cost you more then it brings if you cannot access equity or if the market discounts the property when you go to sell due to financing available.

Post: Tips and tricks for getting a second conventional mortgage?

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Quote from @Nicholas Goerss:

Hello all,

I am getting ready to start looking at lender for my second conventional mortgage to buy my second property. I plan to buy a new property in May by putting 5% down and renting out my current home. Any tips or advice before I dive into this process? Places to go for lending? Difficulty in getting a second loan?


My credit score is currently 807 if that changes anything.

 @Nicholas Goerss  There are not real tricks to it. Your debt to income will be calculated per conventional guidelines and if you qualify with both your current mortgage and the new mortgage plus all the rest of your debt you are good.

If you do not qualify, you would then look into if you would qualify with renting your departing residence. 75% of the lease will be used to offset that departing residence mortgage. as you mentioned the timing of renting the place can absolutely be tricky so you would hope you do not have to do this.

Finally, and I guess would be sorta of a trick, but we do bridge loans on occasion in this case IF you can qualify once you get the property rented at market value even if debt to income ratio is too high before it is rented. That allows the timing of the renting much easier as you can move into the new house, then rent the other, then refi the bridge loan into a perm loan. 

Post: How to Save My Airbnb in Divorce – Buyout Options?

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Quote from @Greg Strunak:

Hey everyone,

I'm going through a divorce and trying to figure out the best way to keep my Airbnb property. My wife and I own it together, but i may be able to buy her out and keep it as a short-term rental without spending all my personal capital.

I’m looking for advice on financing options, buyout strategies, and any creative solutions others have used in similar situations. Has anyone gone through this before? What worked for you?

Appreciate any insights!

Thanks!


 as mentioned the most common way is you do a cash out refinance to buy an ex out of a property. We do this all the time. It might mean giving up a lower rate but if you do not have the personal capital or do not want to part with it, it is the easiest way.  

Post: New member introduction

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Quote from @Alex Saidenstat:

Hey everyone,

I'm Alex, a 43-year-old investor with a credit score of 767. I have around $100K in liquid capital and access to a $50K HELOC at 6% for the next 10 months before it transitions to a variable rate.

I have a unique situation where I earn a living through sports betting, which limits my ability to show traditional income growth. Because of this, I’m looking for investment opportunities that maximize my current capital and financing options.

I'm considering investing in Birmingham, AL, where I’ve found several SFHs in the $30K–$40K range that I believe I could rehab for about $25K and rent for around $900/month. I currently live in Wilmington, NC, so Birmingham would be about an 8-hour drive for me. While I’d love to invest locally, most properties here are beyond my price range.

Right now, I’m compiling a list of potential properties, underwriting deals, and reaching out to Realtors. I’m planning a trip to Birmingham in the next week or so to meet with agents, build my network, and hopefully find my first deal.

If anyone has experience investing in Birmingham or has recommendations for agents, contractors, or lenders, I’d love to connect! Looking forward to learning from the community.

Thanks!
Alex


 Be careful in Birmingham. Lot's of sharks in those waters. We have and do lend in Birmingham and have seen lots of folks buy 45k houses put in 30k and expect them to be worth 120k-130k but they are actually worth 80-85k.  Understand the neighborhood and understand what makes a house go up in value and what just makes a house livable. 

Post: Lender questions to ask

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Quote from @Praveen Kumar:

Hi 

I am looking to buy first rental property and looking to speak with lenders. What are the questions that I should be asking lenders ? Any tips to get a better rate or deal from lender ? 

Thanks 


Ask them if they have a NMLS number. if they do not they can only make a DSCR loan for you. Maybe that is your best route or maybe it is not, but if that is the only loan the LO you are talking to can make to you then guess what kind of loan they are going to suggest?

Post: Seeking $50K Private Loan – Secured by Real Estate ($425K Equity), 10% Interest, 6-Mo

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Quote from @Rosmery Then:

Hi everyone,

I am looking for a private lender to fund a $50,000 short-term loan secured by my primary residence, which has $425K in equity. This is a low-risk, high-return opportunity with monthly interest payments and full repayment at the end of 6 months.

Loan Details:

✔ Loan Amount: $50,000
✔ Interest Rate: 10% annually
✔ Loan Term: 6 months (can be paid off sooner)
✔ Security: Backed by my home’s equity ($425,410 net equity after mortgage)
✔ Monthly Interest Payments: $416.67 per month
✔ Total Interest Paid (6 Months): $2,500
✔ Total Loan Repayment (Principal + Interest): $52,500
✔ Exit Plan: Loan will be repaid in full once my home is sold (listing begins immediately after funding).

Why This is a Secure, Low-Risk Investment:

✅ Prime Location in Plantation, FL – The property is located 7 blocks from Plantation Walk, a rapidly developing area with major real estate and commercial projects driving property appreciation. (See projects here)
✅ Secured by Home Equity – My property’s market value is $650K, and I have $425K in net equity.
✅ Guaranteed Monthly Interest Payments – You receive consistent passive income for 6 months.
✅ Clear Exit Strategy – Once the house is sold, the loan is paid in full, and you receive your full investment + interest.

How the Loan Will Be Used & Why I Need It:

✔ This loan will allow me to cover moving costs, financial restructuring, and ensure a smooth transition while preparing for the home sale.
✔ I have a real estate agent and legal representation already handling the sale.
✔ This is a structured investment deal with full transparency and legal documentation.

Bonus Offer for Investors:

💰 If I pay off the loan earlier than 6 months, you STILL receive the full $2,500 interest. This guarantees your full return faster.

Next Steps:

If you’re a private lender looking for a secured, short-term opportunity with a strong return, let’s discuss how we can structure this deal.

✅ DM me or comment below and let’s set up a quick call.

Looking forward to working with the right investor!

Best Regards,

Rosmery Then City of Plantation Development Activity Map


 Can you document your income?  That is required for a primary residence by federal law. That is why "hard money/private money" do not make loans on primary residence.  Plus, primary residence loans have rules if "high priced". https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/519/topics/1231082-seek...

But, if you can document your income you can do a home equity loan on your current home OR maybe even a bridge loan. Those products are for primary residence. 

Post: How to Calculate DTI with Schedule E

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Quote from @David Cherkowsky:

Hi All,

I purchased an investment property in the middle of last year and to this point have been using 0.75*lease value in my DTI calculation. I have just received a draft of my tax return with the schedule E. I'm wondering how rental income is now calculated. I have heard the value from the schedule E is used (rather than 75% of lease). Can someone explain how the calculation works?

Thank you.

 @David Cherkowsky    This form is used:  https://content.enactmi.com/documents/calculators/Form1038.C...    This is what I recreated for you the other day. 

Post: Check my analysis

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Quote from @Tyler Garza:

Deal :

Duplex Home
2 beds / unit
2 baths / unit
3,000 sqft
Asking 300k

60k down

Est rent/yr - 31,200

5% Vacancy

20% Op Expense

Mortgage 240k assuming 7%

Results: 

CF - 6,600

Cocr - 11%

Cap - 8%

Looking at this for a buy and hold and trying to determine if I am analyzing this right


 For the best rates, to get near the 7% on a 2-4 family you are going to need to put down 25% instead of 20%. 

Post: Pay off primary property or investment property first?

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Quote from @Ian Hutton:
Quote from @Jay Hurst:
Quote from @Ian Hutton:

Hey everyone thanks for the feedback, I did forget to mention I plan on buying more properties (which is why I’d like to reduce my debt) let me know if that changes any answers, but sounds like paying off the 88k 6.4% interest is the way to go 


 If you plan on buying new properties do not pay off any debt. You will just be trading 6.4% for 7.5%~. why do that??


 My thought behind it was to simply get rid of debt and take on less risk 


 sure, if you are deleveraging across the board but if you are going to turn around and buy a new property with leverage that does not make sense.  If you want less leverage simply put down the funds you would use to pay down the 6.4% rate on the new property so you are at say 60% loan to value on the new house. Rates are simply higher now then when you got the 6.4% so in a way that 6.4% is an asset (the primary REALLY is an asset at 2.9%).  

Post: Pay off primary property or investment property first?

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Quote from @Ian Hutton:

Hey everyone thanks for the feedback, I did forget to mention I plan on buying more properties (which is why I’d like to reduce my debt) let me know if that changes any answers, but sounds like paying off the 88k 6.4% interest is the way to go 


 If you plan on buying new properties do not pay off any debt. You will just be trading 6.4% for 7.5%~. why do that??