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Brad Roche FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here's how they break down:Fannie Mae HomestyleMinimum Down Payment: 3%-5% (Primary Residence) & 20% Down (Investment/Second Home)Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: Per County Loan LimitsOccupancy Types: Primary Residence, Second Homes, and Investment PropertiesUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements (e.g., new roofing, foundation repairs)-Cosmetic Enhancements (e.g., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
Jerome Brown Returning member, ready to learn
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
What type of properties are you looking to acquire, SF, 2-4 MF, or 5+ MF?
Shawn McCormick Non Renewal form
15 January 2025 | 1 reply
I'm in Florida and self manage and can't find this type of form in the PRO member landlord forms package.
Yooni Choi How to self-manage out-of-state property
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
I'm not the type to leave out key information.
Kaushik Sarkar First time investment in Multi unit retail
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
You want to make sure that the developer can perform and that the type of development proposed is needed in the market and that the neighbors don't oppose the project.
Richard Volkov Could This Be a New Way to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying the Whole Property?
19 January 2025 | 47 replies
It might take a large financial institution with capital for “brainpower” and marketing, and financial and reputation strength to design as well as create a trading market for this type of security. 
Bob Willis DSCR for acquisition of existing PadSplit
16 January 2025 | 21 replies
This conversion will begin at the end of the month.I am just sharing the above to give context to my level of experience with this type of investment.I look forward to hearing from you all.
Victor Yang Taking a small loss to save on taxes?
19 January 2025 | 7 replies
There is plenty of tax planning opportunity with a property type of that size. 
Makan A Tabrizi Nail/Screw Holes in Walls
20 February 2025 | 46 replies
You could probably put in the lease that all items needing hanging must be done with the removable hook/tape type products. 3M has a bunch where you pull on the tape and it releases. 
Donald Hatter Larger Single Family Home in growing master planned community
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
Plan is to hold as long as my IRR is higher than 10% What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?