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).

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If your current accountant is not a specialist in real estate taxation, you should look for one who is.Next time, you should also get a consultation to see if the cost segregation study will be helpful before proceeding with the purchase.

Purchase price: $241,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Turn-key investment property, with some Capex work including updated roof and lite plumbing fixes.

Purchase price: $241,000 Cash invested: $20,000 Turn-key investment property, with some Capex work including updated roof and lite plumbing fixes.

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Purchase price: $62,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Project in progress: Off market dealPurchase: $62,000Rehab: $60,000ARV: $165,000 What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

This money will be used to pay down some debt I have and also purchase 1-2 additional rental properties.