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Brandon Ja Scaling with newer homes
21 November 2024 | 8 replies
That way you could rent out the first property and also generate income from your primary residence as well.  
Nolan Ring 3/3 lenders have no idea about FHA loans
21 November 2024 | 10 replies
Thanks for any help’ Yes we're licensed there and FHA guides in one state apply to all states unless a state has a specific law that supercedes the FHA lending guideline.FHA is always 3.5% down minimum (in some cases less because you're using a DPA or down payment assistance program or 2nd lender to put down over all a lower down payment than 3.5%, Aka for instance 3.5% DPA + 96.5% FHA = 100% financing but just dont kid yourself this is fully 100% leverage and to be used with caution and carefully).In the case of 2-4 unit FHA is still 3.5% down payment @Matthew Kwan @Carlos ValenciaThere are rules regarding FHA such as:- primary residence - you must occupy one of the 2-4 unit property as your primary over 50% of the year and the underwriter needs to believe you will remain and have the ability to live in there, any deviation from this and you'll get a whole laundry list of conditions asking you to prove why you should be believed to be living or will live there (if this arises dont be surprised, it just means the UW doesnt believe you).- SS rule - self sufficiency rule - gross rents of all potential units 2-4  X gross rents at 75% needs to meet 1:1 or 100% of the monthly PITIA payment or greater.
Michael Irwin Top 5 Locations in Nashville to Flip
20 November 2024 | 2 replies
The smaller builds were harder to come by, too many overlays were put in place and the residents of East Nashville HATE us developers/flippers more than any other location in Nashville.
Jeff S. Reserve Studies going bonkers
18 November 2024 | 2 replies
The recalibration of reserve studies to account for these increases is inevitable, and unfortunately, this will likely lead to higher dues or special assessments, which can hit both residents on fixed incomes and investors hard.
Christopher Jones 3742 Hadley Hill dr
17 November 2024 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment. 4 bed / 4 bath, 3500 sq ft
Shane Dolinski Quick Wholesale Flip
17 November 2024 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment.
Sandeep K Mamidi Excited to expand into House Hack and Multifamily
12 November 2024 | 10 replies
@Sandeep K MamidiWelcome to the dark side!!
Saint Kyle Purchasing under $30k
20 November 2024 | 25 replies
I'm an out of state investor, therefore when I speak to some local credit union they request I reside in the area to obtain membership. 
Jose Botello Repairs and upgrades to one side of a duplex
16 November 2024 | 6 replies
You may be able to factor in certain improvements to your personal residence so when you do move out, you can be eligible to depreciate it.
Jesse Jones-Smith Advice on keeping expensive house as rental and downsizing
16 November 2024 | 12 replies
But as a property grows in size your rent/sq ft generally decreases.And right now the profit from that primary residence is tax free!!!