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All Forum Posts by: Karen Schimpf

Karen Schimpf has started 548 posts and replied 866 times.

Post: Private Money

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Are you flipping or are you holding?  If you are flipping your options are limited to private/hard money.  If you are holding the property there are products that have better rates and terms.  These products are Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and commercial deed to deed loan products.

Post: $75K+ Single Family Residential Loan

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  • Maximum LTV 75%
  • 30 year Term and Amortization
  • Minimum Loan Amount 1 unit $75K+
  • Minimum Loan Amount on 2+ Units $100K
  • No limit on # of Financed Properties Owned
  • 6 Months PITIA Reserves on each financed property
  • Minimum Credit Score 620
  • Currently Do Not Lend in Utah, Hawaii, Nevada, Ohio, Missouri, or Mass.

Give me a call today to discuss your deal at 512-354-5949!

Wishing you the Best,

Post: Newbie Dave

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David,

Welcome to BP.  You find the BP to be very informative in helping you navigate through being a RE investor.

Wish you the Best,

Post: What is an "Alt A" Commercial Loan?

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As you look at the economy trying to rebound, you see many positive signs. But one positive sign is the re-emergence of "Alt A" lending. After Lehman went down and, for much of 2009 there was very little lending going on. A few really strong banks would dabble in what we would call "A" paper-strong credit and cash flow commercial loans-rock solid traditional conventional loans. There were some private money guys still lending but, they were very limited and cautious. Private money would be what we can call "C" paper. Since 2009, both of these types of loans have strengthened each year with more and, more players coming into the space. Your choices were either qualify for the best pricing or, end up with C paper which are typically rates of 10% or higher and, multiple points. Both of these are going strong with ample money available for deals in 2014.

Give me a CALL TODAY at 512-354-5949 to discuss your deal.

Over the last year, a few companies have come forward in what I call the "Alt-A" space. These are just miss 'A' paper loans. A year ago there was really only one source in the space and, they were cautious. About 11 months ago another lender came into the space and, with another player coming into the space in the last month, we now have a fertile marketplace for these "just miss loans". Rates on these loans are typically 6-8% and, often just 1 or 1.5 points.

Examples of the types of deals these lenders will do:

  • Small foreign national deals up to 75% LTV
  • Deals that just got leased up but, have no historical cash flow
  • Short-term lease transactions where there is the chance of significant turnover in the next 5 years
  • Retail spaces with mostly local tenants
  • Cash out to 75% on investor deals
  • Purchase money for apartments up to 80%!

If you want your loan closed, give me a CALL TODAY @ 512-354-5949

And much more! Basically, if you have a loan that makes sense, is solid, but not quite good enough for the banks, we can get your deal closed. Instead of paying 12% and 4 points, you may be at 6% and 1 point-a MONSTER difference. Since I can review your loans and will get you pre-approved within 72 hours at NO COST TO YOU, you risk NOTHING sending the deal into me. This financing will help a lot of good people qualify for purchases or refinances and, should further improve the pick up we are seeing in many sectors of the economy.

IF YOU OR ANYONE YOU KNOW MAY NEED COMMERCIAL FINANCING, GIVE ME A CALL TODAY AT 512-354-5949 I will review for free and if approvable, have you terms in writing in 72 hours. Give me a call today!

Post: Where and how to invest?

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@Logan Allec,

I agree with everyone in suggesting, write down your strategy/goals. You will find some great strategies to utilize by being a part of BP.

Buying notes are a great way to invest but they could be harder to come by since our economy has turned around.

If you want to be a true RE investor, I personally recommend buying a duplex or fourplex close to where you work or live and near a hospital.   The reason you want the property to be close to where you work or live is so that it is easily be accessible to manage, repair, evict and etc.  Having property managers can quickly eat into your profits and it can cost $50 bucks to screw in a light bulb:)  I don't recommend going in with a partner unless you write out a contract so that there is a clear understanding of the partnership. Business partnerships are very much like being married:) Homes, duplexes and fourplex hold their value better than a condo but also it has a higher chance of being profitable and less down time between renters.  If you can't find a duplex or fourplex in your desired area than a home with 3 or more bedrooms will work.  I recommend renting out rooms versus the whole unit.  Renting out rooms will increase the cash flow even more and once again less down time.  Lastly....location, location, location is very important.  Finding a duplex or fourplex near a hospital is typically a great location because hospitals will have the work force needing to rent no matter what happens to the economy.

Good Luck!

Post: New Member in Massachusetts

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Welcome @Rob Panarelli to BP.  You will find BP very helpful finding new properties in Florida, networking with people with like minds and of course you will also learn a lot.  Once again welcome.

Post: Newbie from Toledo, OH

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Welcome @Darling Pina .

You will find BP very helpful in assisting you grow your business.

Post: I Am Thankful for Biggerpockets Because...

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I am thankful for meeting such great people on BP.  Sharing goals and ideas.

Post: Foreign Nationals Investment Loan

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You are correct Jay H.   Marvin S., the first mortgage/deed of trust secures the loan and the property will need to debt service.

Post: The New and Improved BiggerPockets Blog is Here!

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I like the clean look.:)))