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Lolo Druff Looking to buy my first investment property
15 December 2024 | 30 replies
There are more factors than just pure cashflow and it seems like you are in a good position to be successful.  
Joe Belleville New to REI in the Grand Rapids, Mi market
6 December 2024 | 4 replies
When analyzing your offer, make sure to factor in operating expenses, rehab costs, and vacancy rates.
Joel R. Am I required to issue 1099s to contractors if I only have one rental unit?
6 December 2024 | 12 replies
The size of your rental operation is one of the factors in this determination. 
Raymond Kalonji Best Neighborhood For Investment Properties
5 December 2024 | 1 reply
What are other factors and neighborhood I should consider?
Raj Vardhan Cash out Refi
9 December 2024 | 16 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Sam Sarno Opinions on Investing in KC MO - Eastwood Hills East & Coachlight Square
4 December 2024 | 5 replies
I would factor more vacancy as you might get more turnover compared to other suburbs. 
Account Closed House hacking in 2024
5 December 2024 | 11 replies
It is important to factor in all the benefits of house hacking into your calculations, i.e. amortization, appreciation, income, & potential rent avoidance.
David Rodriguez Medium-Term Rental Vs. Long Term Rental for a 2 bed/2 bath single family home.
10 December 2024 | 16 replies
I think pools also factor in to summer rentals, if you don't have one that will hurt you. 
Isadore Nelson Looking for Advice on Buying an Occupied Foreclosure in Brooklyn, NY
9 December 2024 | 15 replies
@Isadore Nelson Yes, eviction is possible, but there are too many factors that need to be taken into consideration, active military family members, disabled veterans, building violations, maintenance issues and etc...
Julian Martinez Biggest & Best House in C- Neighborhood - Sell or Keep as Rental?
7 December 2024 | 4 replies
@Julian Martinez woo, that window wall definitely has a wow factor.