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30 January 2025 | 10 replies
Of course your other debts including student loans go into the mix to come up with your total debt to income but the income needed is a lot smaller then a lot of borrowers in your situation tend to think.
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22 January 2025 | 9 replies
I have noticed that as companies they grow, their quality and attentiveness tend to decrease.
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27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Texas tends to favor landlords in these cases, but follow the legal process exactly—any misstep could delay things.As for protecting against retaliation or property damage, installing security cameras (if you haven’t already) to monitor common areas might be worth it.
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1 February 2025 | 16 replies
You can adjust them and shorter PPP's tend to have higher rates than long PPP's so keep these in line with you strategy with the property whether you want to hold long-term or refinance in a few years.If you're still looking for financing I'd be happy to help.
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5 February 2025 | 16 replies
Your property management rate should be higher—there aren’t many options in the Metro East, and the good ones tend to be expensive.You mentioned that he’s already okay with you removing the tenant or adjusting rent if needed.
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31 January 2025 | 27 replies
From what I read in The Economist, listings with updated, compelling photos tend to outperform others significantly.
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5 February 2025 | 17 replies
Kiavi does a good job with a lot of things, but they tend to be a bit more "vanilla" and stick to their guidelines/checklists.
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31 January 2025 | 19 replies
Property Managers come in all shapes and sizes, I tend to recommend seeking a medium size local company.
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4 February 2025 | 41 replies
There are some nuances and definite pro's and con's to each city and state but overall we've found out that these markets tend to be landlord/investor friendly with steady returns.
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15 January 2025 | 7 replies
ARV and Rehab costs are where BRRRR investors tend to make mistakes the most.