Alex Staunton
Loan for a 6 Family Rental Property? 15 year at 5.25%?
18 July 2018 | 6 replies
High level, it's a 15 year at 5.25% and I'm paying a point origination fee but the full loan details are below.
Tomiko Graves
HML one-time deposits?
18 July 2018 | 1 reply
Is it standard for HMLs to ask for a one-time deposit of $3500 that includes: 1) evaluators going out to property to determine whether it's a good deal, 2) enrollment fee and 3) "skin in the game"?
Account Closed
Property Manager or Landlord First rental
14 August 2018 | 14 replies
I found a property management company that charges 10% all in, no other fees, etc.Now, for only one property, do you recommend I landlord or hire it out?
Bruce Bloom
From So FL looking to invest in Duluth MN; Looking for Advice
19 July 2018 | 10 replies
Duluth is a little more of a pain, I believe there is a fee for converting a property to a rental (if it wasn't already), rental license fees, and if you don't have enough off street parking you pay more fees.
Bruce M.
advice needed - Title issue
15 November 2018 | 28 replies
I should also mention that I paid $1,000 towards my buyers attorneys fees and in addition he charged my buyer $850 for a grand total of $1850 in closing fees...so I am pissed off that he took advantage.
Josh Copeland
Novice Buy-and-Hold Investor from St. Louis, Missouri
8 September 2018 | 13 replies
The condo fees cover the big ticket exterior items, so I view them as forced capex savings.
Bradley Padula
1st Cash out Refi = Success!!
18 July 2018 | 2 replies
This is a program where 1st time home-buyers who make at or under a certain % of the area median income (say 80% or less for example) qualify to apply for the grant, certain banks receive grant funds so you would need to ask your bank if they participate in this programRehab costs: $40,000 (lot of sweat-equity)Appraised: $385,000NEW PITI $1785/month: Refinanced into a loan of $260,000 ($325,000 with 20% down, 30 year fixed rate portfolio loan @ 4.375%) and pulled out $61,000 ($260,000 minus $191,00 owed on old loan minus $8000 closing costs) I could have taken out a higher loan (due to the appraised value) and received more cash-out $, but I wanted to be conscious of what my new PITI would be and make sure I could cash-flow going down the road.DetailsBefore Renovation- 864 sq ft - 3 bed 1 bath ranch style home, , attached 2 car garage, 1/3 acre yard- Purchased foreclosed for $220,000 with a 30 year fixed rate loan @ 3.875% - PITI $1385/monthI worked with my local bank to build in renovation funds into the actual loan, where I would pay to have work done to improve the property (new roof, heating system, flooring, etc) and the bank would inspect the work then release funds to me to reimburse for the cost of each repair as they were madeAfter Renovation- 1278 sq ft (finished basement added 415 sq ft)- 3 bed 2 full baths- Appraised Value $385,000The first 6 months in the property was spent doing new roof, heating system, refinishing existing hardwoods (hidden under grey shag rug), new SS appliances, new paint inside and out, finished basement (added another living room, office/bedroom, and full bathroom)For the refinanceI was quoted by my local bank for a 30 year loan a 4.875% interest rate.
David Schwartzberg
Looking for advice in selling my duplex
20 July 2018 | 6 replies
I would consider selling but don't want to pay high broker fees.
Nicole A.
Does Ground Rent negatively affect property appraisal
21 July 2018 | 7 replies
In addition, did it cause issues with refinancing due to the property being lease hold rather than fee simple?