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All Forum Posts by: Michael Weir

Michael Weir has started 8 posts and replied 24 times.

Quote from @Chris Asbury:

@Michael Weir

You're likely describing condotels. Before you put too much energy into the idea, I recommend you compare the real return by running the numbers of a few of your favorite buildings. Include HOA fees, on site rental management/maintenance fees (often required), mortgage payment, vacancies, reserve for special assessments. These can be decent shelters for cash buyers who want to stay on the ocean for a week or two a year. For the investors with a mortgage (especially the low dp you're searching for), you may be discouraged with your findings. I should also say our area (LOCAL REALTOR/INVESTOR) is absolutely fantastic for many other classes especially single family homes, but I get this question often and it typically does not pencil out.


Hey Chris, yeah I will be doing all the actual management myself - you are right if you use an on-site management company that can take 20% to 50% you won't have any ROI.

Quote from @John Underwood:
Quote from @Michael Weir:
Quote from @John Underwood:

I personally would stay away from a non warranties property.  There is a reason they have no warranty. 


 John most high rises around the country that allow STRs are non-warrantable - just how it is. Any major building that has more than 50% short term rentals is non warrantable.

So I would by a house that has full warranty. They make more money too.

 John a house on the beach is out of my price range, so looking into alternatives on the beach which 100% of them will be non-warrantable. On the beach, beach views with multiple building amenities etc etc etc.

Quote from @John Underwood:

I personally would stay away from a non warranties property.  There is a reason they have no warranty. 


 John most high rises around the country that allow STRs are non-warrantable - just how it is. Any major building that has more than 50% short term rentals is non warrantable.

Thanks for the Reply Michael - Yes these are usually 50% or more buildings that are not owner-occupied but STRs.  I'm not too confident I can find a 15% anywhere, but I thought I would ask around to the experts lol

Hello, I'm looking Into expanding my STR portfolio with a condo in Myrtle Beach, does anyone know of anyone that does loans for investment that would be considered non-warrantable properties will less out-of-pocket down payment, instead of the typical 20%+ down... any 15% options out there?

Michael

Apologies if this has been covered before, but I'm looking for a financial institute that does HELOC for not only investment properties but the Heloc will be against a home in Florida... I looked at some local credit unions, but they want you to live/work in a local county to become a membership... Any help would be appreciated.

Michael

Post: Vacation rental advice in Orlando, Florida

Michael WeirPosted
  • Flipper
  • Reno, NV
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 5

I 2nd everything @Tyler Gibson just wrote with the emphasis on quality Operator - I have a 5/5 in ChampionsGate and what really separates me from others (even better homes) is my agility and quick responses to my guest's needs/issues.  I also visit the property personally twice a year and keep it updated as well as adding NEW to it, for any returning guests.  I would love a 2nd home in that area, but over the past 2 years, it has priced me out. (which isn't a bad thing)

PM me if you need any specific questions answered.

Post: Non-Warrantable Condos in Florida

Michael WeirPosted
  • Flipper
  • Reno, NV
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 5

Thanks, Lyndsay, I'll PM you.

Post: Non-Warrantable Condos in Florida

Michael WeirPosted
  • Flipper
  • Reno, NV
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 5

@John Underwood You know what I mean right John - it's a Condo on the beach, that is mainly STRs or in a Hotel Program - great building, but I am told they don't qualify for conventional financing due to them being not primary used for "Owner Occupied" 

Post: Non-Warrantable Condos in Florida

Michael WeirPosted
  • Flipper
  • Reno, NV
  • Posts 24
  • Votes 5

Hello, I'm looking Into expanding my STR portfolio with a condo down in Hollywood Florida, but just found out from my lender these are usually non-warrantable due to more investors owning them than owner occupancy. Although he does have programs for those, they are at 30% down... and as you can imagine the less out-of-pocket the better.

Does anyone know somone or know of any other solutions for non-warrantable properties will less out-of-pocket down payment?

Thank you for any direction around this.