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All Forum Posts by: Josh Duncan

Josh Duncan has started 8 posts and replied 23 times.

Post: License questions for TN

Josh DuncanPosted
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Hello all, 

I am about to be a new landlord in east TN area and just saw some things about needing a landlord rental license in TN.  Advice on how to proceed?  Is this a business license/llc.. or a separate license ?   Wasn’t aware of this and now stressing a bit.  

Post: Using BP lease agreement forms

Josh DuncanPosted
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Thought of another question, on these BP lease agreements can you make minor tweaks to them to fit my needs or is it completely as it is written?   Obviously if I was needing to change a lot I know it would be best for a lawyer to look over but just for minor adjustments would I need to do that?  

Thanks in advance.   

Post: Using BP lease agreement forms

Josh DuncanPosted
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Thanks for the insight Joe, Appreciate it! 

Post: Using BP lease agreement forms

Josh DuncanPosted
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Hello, starting my REI journey here, have a rental property that I'll be advertising soon for rent. What is everyones take on using the biggerpockets lease agreement packages?

Thanks! 

--Josh

Post: First Time Landlord

Josh DuncanPosted
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Hello all you savy investors!   I have just purchased my first rental property. 3/1 house In east Tenn about an hour East of Knoxville.  First time landlord. The long term goal is grow this into a business that can take care of living expenses. I'm not getting ahead of myself, this is a long term goal. Posting today to get some real-life landlord advice for a first timer. Appreciate any and all you can give.  

Thanks! 

Josh Duncan 

Quote from @Cydney Gray:

Hey Josh! There are two really good options for you. If you want to (and can) qualify for the purchase using your earned income and income documents (pay stubs and w2s) you can get the best rate and terms available. If you don't want to (or can't) use your own income to qualify for the purchase, you can use the future rental income to debt service the mortgage payment. The rate for this will be a bit higher than if you use your own income documents. This is called DSCR (debt service coverage ratio). Since you don't have any previous home ownership or landlord history, you'll need to be very specific about that in looking for financing. They are several investors that have this program available for you, you'll just need to find them.

Thanks @Cydney for the reply. I owned a home for 8 years and had great payment history etc. Just no prior landlord experience. I have looked at the DSCR loans and that seems to be a good option for what i'm trying to do. Are there any lenders offering this type that you would recommend? I am currently not wanting to use my w2 job to qualify for this because I plan to use that for a new primary residence in near future.

Thanks

Hey, @Jamie Jones  this will be a fix and (minor) flip. Doesn't need a ton of rehab to be ready to re-list. 

Hello @Stacy Raskin,  I am looking to buy an investment property. 

Hello,  I am a beginner here and looking to start my real estate business journey.  I have a property I would like to purchase and now looking how to best finance this. I have some money set aside for down payment etc, good credit, no current primary residence mortgage, and no debt.    Advice??

Thanks @Dave Skow, that is what i've been working on most recently. I have a property in mind and now working to find the right financing situation and lender (haven't yet) and also looking at forming LLC.