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Sean Kirk Has anyone used Roofstock to invest?
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
I used Roofstock to sell one of my rental properties in TX as their sales commission is lower than going through traditional sales channels. 
Robert Medina Attempting to brrrr but having issues
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
Once the rehab was done I refinanced out of the private loan into a conventional loan as a primary residence.
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.
Ryan Daulton Benefits of self-directed IRAs
14 January 2025 | 18 replies
You would only pay taxes on all passive investments in a traditional SDIRA at distribution, unless you have a mortgage, then the portion of the income derived because of the mortgage will be subject to UDFI (unrelated debt finance income) which will trigger UBIT (unrelated business income tax). 
Zachary Kotiadis *Using an FHA loan, can I move during the first year?*
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
You’d also make all future capital gains at least partially taxable instead of tax exempt by converting your primary to a rental.
Conte Cuttino Leave 100k and rent or Flip for 30k
9 January 2025 | 10 replies
I won't be able to make the cottage legal rental without living in the primary home myself.
Joe Au Use HELOC to paydown mortgage fast
11 January 2025 | 420 replies
I increased my Heloc on my primary.
Michael Challenger First Time Home Flipper Looking to Connect w Lenders
10 January 2025 | 12 replies
There are still a few that will give you a loan but the traditional 90% of purchase price and 100% of rehab might not be possible without an exception.
Brett Riemensnider Seeking Advice on HELOC’s
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Hey @Brett RiemensniderThere are a TON of banks/credit unions that will offer as low as Prime on a heloc on your primary residence.
Lisa Albright Rehab personal home taking funds from rental property equity
13 January 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Lisa Albright: Hi All,Newbie here, just a quick question we are building an addition on our second home, we have a primary residence, and two rental properties.