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Keith Angell Seeking Advice on Financing Future Rental Property Projects
27 January 2025 | 11 replies
Keep in mind of the I/O(payments/period) and game plan on how fast you'd like to pay it down. 
Felicia Vinces What makes a good seller financed deal?
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.
Christina Swaby Do you provide incentives to your contractors?
28 January 2025 | 1 reply
I handle payments by draws and I must always be ahead and work versus payments.
Beau Alesi Looking to buy
25 January 2025 | 7 replies
It might make the most sense to just sell your primary residence and use it as 40% to 50% down payment on your future home. 
LaTonya Clark Lender- 40 year loans
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
A lot of them contain Balloon Payment Provisions. 
Rob Tara 40+ unit deal. Need help w/ financial analysis
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
The main issue I have is contemplating the baloon payment at the end of the 2nd year and refinancing the remainder with a bank...how can I compute that into calculating the IRR?
Jay Fayz House hacking as a student
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
1099, social security, trust payments, annuities, etc?
Logan Barwick How would you invest
27 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'm very new to investing and weighing which options would benefit me the most.Option 1:  Use the cash as down payment on another primary residence and rent out the current.
Mary Jay How to get HELOC/ or other type of loan on a rental?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
do not use a line of credit for a down payment