Bob Avery
New Twin Cities Investor Looking for Advice Getting Started
16 December 2024 | 7 replies
He is a great real estate lawyer, who is efficient with his time and does not require large retainers.
Timothy Franklin
First time funding?
11 December 2024 | 8 replies
Under that, it gets very tough.If you plan on retaining/keeping any of the properties you pick up (whether using hard money or otherwise), I strongly recommend you start working with a lender now to see what can be done about your credit.
Satyajeet Dodia
Is my Entity Structure overkill ?
20 December 2024 | 28 replies
This streamlines operations, reduces administrative burdens, and retains liability protection.
Josh Holley
Seller won’t return EM
31 December 2024 | 97 replies
While it's true that if the seller entered into a contract with a new buyer and wanted the same title company to provide escrow and title services that title company may want the release signed for their own internal audits, there would be no reason seller and new buyer couldn't just retain a different title company to handle the job.
Nate Jenks
Fixed vs "first responder" Adjustable rate mortgage.
11 December 2024 | 10 replies
Financing provided through this program is only available for properties located in Michigan or Florida.Available Product Type: SOFR 7/6 ARM, SOFR 10/6 ARMLoan Amount: $766,550 MaximumLTV: Purchase and No Cash Out Refinance - Maximum 99%Prepayment Penalty: NoneLoan Assumption: NoneEligible Properties: 1-unit dwellings, attached and detached condominiums, PUDsEscrow: An escrow account must be established for property taxes, and flood insurance, if requiredUnderwritingNo Private Mortgage InsuranceOccupancy – Primary residencesMinimum Credit Score - 700DTI – Max 43% (UW/Mgmt exceptions up to 50% with minimum 3 documented compensating factors)Student Loans – If in deferment, no qualifying payment requiredDown payment of 1% must be borrower’s own funds, while closing costs and prepaids may be gift fundsAttached condominiums require a 10% down paymentEligible Borrowers – Protect and serve heroes are defined as employees of public or private education institutions, employees of medical and healthcare organizations, all first responders, and active or former military personnel.Servicing: Retained
Eric Chappell
Has anyone use Rental Hero for bookkeeping?
16 December 2024 | 35 replies
Only thing the Income Statement info would be the retained earnings on the Balance Sheet.
Lily Jensen
HELOC on investment property
6 December 2024 | 7 replies
With a DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan, you can tap into your equity and still retain the cash flow since it's based on the property's rental income rather than personal income.
John Underwood
Why an LLC may not protect you from a Lawsuit
19 December 2024 | 50 replies
I did not receive any fee or commission or compensation for the introduction.The deal went south, and the investor retained an attorney to sue the sponsors.
Imani Naomi
Good Times to Invest vs Bad Times to Invest
3 December 2024 | 3 replies
Phase #1 - Recovery - characterized by high vacancy rates and no new construction- rent, during this phase, is flat or declining- owners offer rent concessions to avoid their property occupancy rate from decliningPhase #2 - Expansions- characterized by declining vacancy and the start of new construction- occupancy improves, concessions are not being offered, and rental rates being to growPhase #3 - Hyper Supply - characterized by new construction and vacancy rates beginning to rise - rental rates begin to grow at a slow rate- rent concession are being offerred due to the new construction in the area [in the hope of retaining current renters]Phase #4 - Recession - characterized by the completion of construction and a decline in occupancy rates - concessions are abundant to avoid high move-out rates Here are some foundational truths about optimizing your investments:#1 sow seeds of success in the down times - "The season of failure is the best time for sowing seeds of success."
Mitch Davidson
Anyone experienced with renting to FEMA?
3 December 2024 | 3 replies
We've heard that the leases are for 18 months, but that FEMA retains the right to cancel them with 30 days notice.