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23 January 2025 | 4 replies
If we include investments in mortgage loans (trust deeds), real estate partnerships, REITs as well as direct property ownership, I’m at about 80%.
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16 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'm feeling most drawn to a buy and hold rental investing strategy and like the idea of the BRRRR strategy in tandem with VA loans, basically refinancing VA loan backed mortgages to conventional loans once there is 20% equity in the home.
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19 January 2025 | 1 reply
I would pull a FHA loan for $665,000 and live in one side and rent the other side out to a family member for $2,000 a month.
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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
I ran my own custom proforma for a bank loan using the asking price that would generate a cap rate over 10% and CoC just under 20%.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
Hi Lenders, currently in the market for a cash flow management tool to help organize payoffs and broker commissions to get a better understanding of how many more loans I can fund on a given month.
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17 January 2025 | 17 replies
On the other hand, if you're aiming for long-term rental properties, getting prequalified with a lender specializing in traditional loans or DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans is key.
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23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.
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28 December 2024 | 7 replies
I was hoping for some idea to secure the Promissory Note but it seems that's not available.Thanks for your response.
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29 December 2024 | 1 reply
Quote from @Juan Ruben Cortez: I believe the funding fee is 0.5% of the remaining loan balance, plus maybe another $500 - $1,000 in lender fees.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have a great one in Kansas City for over 15 years that I've used multiple times (only auto loans however), but hoping to branch out locally as I begin my investor journey in Arizona.