All Forum Posts by: Wendy S.

Yes, I see that now. Was trying to invest 15% dp into the property, use the 5% difference for reserves in addition to the 6 months required PITI.

Thanks guys. That's what I thought too.

Now I've asked for an LE to get a better pic of what all fees we would pay but am told it's possible but won't be accurate until we go under contract and Title company info is all in. I get this, and really hoping to go under contract on a particular property today.

I have worked with said Lender or rather broker before but I'm always taken aback when he requires everthing prior to providing a LE. Is this normal? I was of the impression that once you submit, bank statements, credit checks, etc, fully complete all required docs for loan application you can get an LE. Am I wrong?

Now looking at putting 20% down and see what that looks like.

So I understand I can't get a primary loan then rent the property, without living there for 1yr, but what about the other way around? If I purchased as an investment property, but wanted to make it a primary within 3 months how could I do this?

Here's my situation, I have 3 month's left on satisfying my 1 yr residency requirements based on an owner-occupied refinance. House has come on the market that I would love to house hack as a primary residence but alas I don't qualify. I'm pre-approved for an investment loan with the option of 15/20% down payment.

But as stated before, I would rather this new house to house hack especially seeing that I could personally use the inlaw suite with its own kichen, living, dining and laundry with minimal work needing for this configuration.

Any suggestions anyone, without the obvious being, wait or the three months which is not an option.

@Lola Omishore

Yes, yes and yes.

Hi all.

Is 5.25% on a 30 yr conventional loan with 15% down and excellent credit, about where the market is right now on less than a $250,000 property or should I be shopping lenders, considering I'm using a broker.

@Bernard Sanga

You've gotten some good advice from others.

You could also ask the Tenant if his employer would be willing to deduct and pay directly to your account.

In my rental agreement (mtm) I give the option to pay online or in cash with one caveat.

Online can be done such as via Zelle, or Cozy,

No need to give out my bank account info.

However, if tenant choose to pay cash they have to get the cash to me, not me coming to them and there is a $30 charge to facilitate this. This accounts for my time, gas, etc to get to the bank or atm to deposit that cash.

Usually, tenant doesn't want to incur this additional charge so they normally figure out what to do to avoid it and work with the systems I already have in place that makes for a stress-free (98%) transaction.

@Jingru Sui!

On Tuesday, March 31, Governor Kemp issued an Executive Order permitting electronic notary. The Georgia Supreme Court's order on Friday permitted attorneys to participate in closings via remote access.

While I'm not familiar with the California resident aspect, I believe it might be possible to achieve what you're looking for.

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Thanks for all the comments. Yes unfair was not the appropriate word but as @Greg M said unfortunate. 

I'm happy to have my daughter home, but yes I also had to pivot upon her return. Sorry, but staying in an empty apt when your other roommates have all returned home simply because u paid for me was not an option. It's already a leap to allow my daughter to live away from me and off campus. 

These are uncertain times, and while we as landlords know this is a business we should also remember we are first flesh and blood.

Less than 2 weeks into March and campus in person classes terminated. So yes I thought with such early notice and you're still getting rent for April, May and June on a lease which expires July 19th was not an unreasonable request. 

Bu hhek, I would be happy too if I could collect rent for all the lease, while the apt sat empty. 

@Anthony Wick.... You clearly missed where I said this was me ranting. I didn't say I expected the landlord to "eat the rent." 

When you have your daughter few states away from you, over 10 hours drive one way then I'll reconsider your input.