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Kenny Smith Real Estate industry changes here....
28 November 2024 | 0 replies
.✅ An agreement must be in place between the buyer and buyer’s agent before any properties can be toured.It should be noted these rules are in line with the NAR settlement and is an MLS participation requirement, not state law
Daniel Stegelman What would you think I could sell my 8 unit apt. complex for in Muncie, IN
26 November 2024 | 8 replies
All units have vinyl plank flooring.1% rule would make the listing price 570,000 using my LTR data.
Orane Jacobs Midterm Rental arbitrage
27 November 2024 | 16 replies
Pre-internet, being a landlord wasn't easy, but it was straightforward (this is a gross oversimplification).
Randy Achi Dedicated in getting into rehabbing, house flipping, and BRRRR
5 December 2024 | 31 replies
Generally the rule is - if you are changing the location(s) of electrical or plumbing fixtures, you will need a permit.
LeOla Fletcher First time homeowner looking to get into relabut facing a dilemma
27 November 2024 | 11 replies
Understand the 50% rule.  
Brandon Brock Eddie Speed Note School
7 December 2024 | 150 replies
When I appraised notes for the State of Missouri, the very first question I had was "Is this obligation enforceable, was it in compliance with rules, regulations and laws at the time it was originated?
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.
Collin Hays A refresher on what to look for when buying in the Smokies
7 December 2024 | 14 replies
Obviously - I have also seen the latter, but I don't think having a loan at 75% or 80% LTV automatically rules you out for strong cashflow.
Nathan M kiefer 400k bonus - tax mitigation
26 November 2024 | 13 replies
This means meeting the 750-hour rule, the 50% rule, and the material participation rule of 500 hours.
Rod Merriweather Trying to Scale- Lending Help Needed
26 November 2024 | 17 replies
Feels like the most straightforward plan to get from point A to point B and sometimes it pays to KISSAcknowledging that I don't know all the numbers you are working with, but if each deal costs an extra $3k-$5k, but because of the efficiency of DSCR loans and the ability to ignore your DTI, you could maybe squeeze an extra deal or two a year in?