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All Forum Posts by: Tim Bee

Tim Bee has started 15 posts and replied 171 times.

Post: First Time Landlord Looking For Advice

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94

The last few years prior to this last summer home values went up and rental owners that bought over inflated bad deals got lucky on the fed keeping rates super low.  Home values aren't predicted to go up anytime soon.  You should absolutely concerned with negative cash flow.  Waiting for appreciation that might not come the way you want is a big gamble.  I have 16 single family houses and have seen it first hand.  

Post: DSCR Cash Out?

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94

Loan depot gave me a 3 month seasoning period. Their 5 year ARM rates are around 5.3%. Not great but not bad.

Post: Is 8.875 a good Dscr rate today

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94

Bank of America is giving 5.3% 5y/6m ARM with 0.8 points and no pre pay penalty.

Post: Cash Flow vs Appreciation

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94

Cash flow!!  Appreciation is too much of a gamble.  Might as well go to Vegas.

Post: Does this exist- 150k single family renting for $1100 per month?

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94

150K and it rents for $1100.  That's not a good deal.  Skip it and keep looking.  You have to at least meet the 1% rule. 

Post: Buying another investment property

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94

Careful with STRs! A lot of these cities are now changing their regulations and you might end up getting totally screwed if you bought a home based on making it a STR. Stick to the 1% rule incase you have to make it a long term rental. That way you can't loose.

Post: LLC or liability insurance

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94

I have heard of a case where the lawyer was able to somehow poke holes in the LLC that enabled access to someone's personal assets. I have also heard of a case where the tenant sued the LLC that contained several other houses in it. It would be very expensive to get a LLC for each house. Another option: 5M of umbrella insurance ($1080) for the rental properties and also get a few million for personal liability ($1200). LLC or liability insurance, which is better when dealing with 15-20 SFRs?

Post: How many single family homes do you own?

Tim BeePosted
  • Investor
  • California
  • Posts 174
  • Votes 94
Quote from @Billy Daniel:

We own four SFH with one more under contract and none are free and clear (and probably never will be)!

5 SFRs!  Off to a great start!
Quote from @Jared Hottle:

The amount of rental income you need to net per month to quit your job will depend on your individual financial situation and lifestyle. However, as a general rule of thumb, you will need to have enough rental income to cover your living expenses and also any outstanding loans or mortgages on the property, such as property management, repairs, and maintenance.

To calculate the amount of rental income you need to net per month to quit your job, you'll need to start by figuring out your living expenses. This includes things like rent or mortgage, food, transportation, insurance, utilities, and any other regular expenses you have. Once you have a total for your living expenses, you can then subtract that number from the total rental income you expect to receive from your properties.

It's worth noting that there are other factors that could affect your decision, such as the number of properties you own, the stability of the rental market and your risk appetite, so it's not just about the net income but also the overall financial stability and cash flow.

It's always important to have a financial plan and consult with a financial professional to evaluate your situation and guide you in making the right decision.


 Great advice!

Quote from @Theresa Harris:

This really depends on your lifestyle.  Some people would be fine with $3K, others would want $15K a month.

This is very true.