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Yoav Schatzberg Question on whether a deal is worth it
2 August 2024 | 11 replies
@Dan H. some other Qs and notes in the deal:* we will be managing the property ourselves* what assumption would you make about % of income reserved for maintenance?
Account Closed Private Lender w/ low rates for high LTV
3 August 2024 | 13 replies
The extra cash will help because it shows that you have reserves, but you wont automatically get a sweetheart deal just because you have X amount of cash. 
Seo Hui Han SBLOC, All Cash Purchase, Refi, Payback, Repeat. Is this a thing?
3 August 2024 | 11 replies
Or maybe 450K, because you may need reserves, have to do some reno, etc. 
Christopher "Bear" DeSanctis DSCR Ratio - how is NOI estimated
2 August 2024 | 10 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Justin Pumpr Apartment Repairs and maintenance costs when underwriting
1 August 2024 | 3 replies
In addition, some reserves should be available to handle any large unexpected issues that crop up before money accumulates to pay for it.
Sean Haberman How do you start lending money to RE investors?
2 August 2024 | 14 replies
Lend to experienced individuals who own other rental properties already6. 6/mo Payment Reserves: insure the borrower isn't broke and has the ability to repay your debt. 7. 100% Hazzard Insurance: make sure the borrower secures hazard insurance that at minimum covers your Loan Amount ie "replacement cost".
Conte Cuttino Leave 66k in or sale for 107k
2 August 2024 | 6 replies
@Conte Cuttino, I am having trouble following you numbers, but if you are making $664/mo in truly free cash flow after all vacancy, capex, maintenance, etc reserves are met, compared to your $107k profit after all commissions and taxes are paid, you are really only making 7.45% on your money.  
Rami Latif 2nd mortgage foreclosure.
4 August 2024 | 30 replies
I doubt the OP will be able to meet either requirement.As I understand it, personal bankruptcy is reserved for people who are insolvent or on the road there. 
James Wise Interest Rates Finally Coming Down!?!?!?!?!?!
1 August 2024 | 1 reply
What'd you freaks think of what Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said about a potential rate cut in September?
Essam A. Refinancing as non-resident living in Germany
1 August 2024 | 2 replies
Lenders usually require 6 months in reserves / savings for property mortgage, taxes and insurance.