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Kareem Daniels New Member Introduction
27 November 2024 | 7 replies
Once you’ve got the basics down, networking is key.
Andrew C. what software are you using to service your hard money loans?
25 November 2024 | 3 replies
Just looking for something basic
Stevie Kim Money Pit Could Have Been Prevented?
27 November 2024 | 2 replies
One key lesson is to always prioritize a thorough inspection—and go beyond the basics.
Ilya G. Using cross-collateralization as a method of down payment
28 November 2024 | 10 replies
Basically we are looking to reduce our risk and if it defaults understand we would be coming after everything and anything.
Jay Hinrichs MF owners how are you going to keep tenants with EV's
28 November 2024 | 22 replies
Basically the EV charging gets spread out at times of day when there's capacity.Happy to set anyone in the SF Bay Area up with that. 
Allison Levine Any advice- Renter is part of a scam and not paying rent, now trying to extort $$
27 November 2024 | 6 replies
I also learned that a management company is basically useless. what states are “landlord friendly”  
Chris Pickett When to do remodel
25 November 2024 | 7 replies
From my basic understanding it would make sense to change it to a rental and then do the remodel so I can claim depreciation on my cost, is this correct or not? 
Elwin Green Just introducing myself
25 November 2024 | 14 replies
Now I'm re-entering the game, with the basic goal of assembling a $3 million portfolio of rental properties, with a focus on midterm rentals.
Marjorie Deprez Cash Purchase with Refinance
19 November 2024 | 8 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).
Matt Wan How important is it for a first property to be easy for me to get to?
1 December 2024 | 21 replies
There will always be some uncontrollable variables because you’re dealing with both the human element with renters and houses are basically living creatures themselves and it’s not always possible to predict when big expenses will arise.