
26 January 2021 | 4 replies
GeoffCosts Due at Closing Points: 3% of loan (one time) [only financed at 70% of ARV]Origination Fees: $1,020 ($400 document processing + general administrative costs, $575 legal fees - preparation and review of all documents, $30 application fee (charged at closing), $15 flood certification)Appraisal Fee: $400 - $475 (paid directly to state licensed appraiser)Insurance: ARV x .45% -- (paid for 6 months in advance before you close; can choose any insurance company as long as it meets minimum requirements HML has + lists HML as mortgagee on policy)Buying Closing Costs: 1% of purchase price (title insurance + escrow fees)Outside Costs (Holding) 4 Month Flip (120 days): 2 months of construction, 1 month on market, 1 month in escrow/title; plan for 6 months Monthly payments: 1% of loan Utilities: $230/month (varies; $125 electricity, $60 water, $45 gas)Property Tax: $3,000/12 months x number of monthsRealtor fees: 4% of ARV (multiple realtors that will list for 1%)Selling Closing Costs: 1.5% of ARV---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Example of House:Buy at $120kRehab at $50kARV at $230kCosts Due at Closing Points: 3% of loan; financed at 70% of ARV ($230,000 x 70% = $161,000 loan) $161,000 x 3% = $4,830Origination Fees: $1,020Appraisal Fee: $475Insurance: ARV x .45% $230,000 x .45% = $1,030Buying Closing Costs: 1% of purchase price $120,000 x 1% = $1,200TOTAL CLOSING COSTS: $8,555------------Outside Costs (Holding) Monthly payments: 1% of loan $161,000 x 1% = $1,610 x 6 months = $9,660Utilities: $230 per month $230 x 6 months = $1,380Property Tax: $3,000/12 months x number of months $3,000/12 = $250 x 6 months = $1,500Realtor fees: 4% of ARV $230,000 x 4% = $9,200 Selling Closing Costs: 1.5% of ARV $230,000 x 1.5% = $3,450TOTAL HOLDING COSTS: $25,190-------------Out of Pocket Portion for Rehab: $9,000TOTAL OUT OF POCKET COSTS: $30,095TOTAL OUT COST INCLUDING REALTOR FEES AND SELLING CLOSING COST: $42,745Calculations-------------------------------------------------------------Buy at $120,000 + $33,745 (costs) + $50,000 (rehab) = $203,745Sell at $230,000 - $203,745 (costs + rehab) = $26,255 (PROFIT)Cash on Cash $26,255 (Profit) / 30,095 (Total Cash Invested) = 87 %Return on Investment $26,255 (Profit) / $203,745 (Total Spent including all cost) = 12.8%

5 March 2019 | 9 replies
The County Website and number of meters are not important, the only thing that matters is the Certificate of Occupancy at the Village.

13 March 2019 | 36 replies
Most tenants respond favorably to this and we are able to resolve the matter amicably and quickly.For serious matters, when we mail by USPS First Class Mail, we pay extra to get a "Certificate of Mailing" ($1.45 by 2019 prices) to have proof we mailed the item (letter or legal notice) when we said we did.

5 March 2019 | 2 replies
I just got certificate of title a few days ago and do not have insurance.

17 June 2019 | 22 replies
I would love to take a referral fee for the deal....but I am going to make this happen one way or another.Also, I am taking HUD training...I believe there's a certification that comes from it.

1 April 2019 | 11 replies
They would also have their own General Liability and Workers Comp policy in place.The contractor would also provide you with an updated Certificate of Insurance naming you as "Additional Insured".

16 August 2019 | 41 replies
Does Federal or State regulation require a Naturopath to have certification at all, does it require a degree at all from an accredited university?

16 June 2022 | 17 replies
If there's a property that has already had a foreclosure suit filed against the property owner by a holder of a tax lien certificate against that property and I own a subsequent tax lien on the same property, will the Plaintiff be required to pay off my TLC if/when they win the case?
29 January 2016 | 10 replies
This way I can use the money when I'm ready to buy these properties, tax lien certificates, etc.
24 March 2016 | 4 replies
ask Charlie Fitzgerald.. however if he is Nevada based he needs NMLS and RMLO certifications to be legal.