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Account Closed Paying off Rental or Primary
31 December 2024 | 8 replies
This is bad math, once most people factor in their income tax bracket. 
Brandon Simpson Should I stay away from properties that have been on the MLS for a long time?
5 January 2025 | 8 replies
There are a number of factors for why a property could be on the market a while.
Andres Ortiz Referral for "boots on the ground"?
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
The PM fee is meaningless, 
Mike Sfera When to get a property manager
16 January 2025 | 26 replies
Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.
Jacklyn Robins Trouble renting units in Cincinnati
21 January 2025 | 27 replies
Offer discounts for applying in a short time period or- offer a free application fee
Patrick G. Calculation about cash on cash return
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
That 95% makes sense as an appreciation return, but for true CoC, you’d need rent income factored in.
Ankit Lodha Cash-our Refinance - DSCR
8 January 2025 | 13 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).
Terrence Adams Rental Property Investor Newbie
12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Include all expenses like property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and property management fees if you’re not managing it yourself.Network Like Crazy: You’ve already made a great first step by joining this group!
Robert Bishop I am 16 trying to get into real estate and have 200k
10 January 2025 | 28 replies
Then remember to factor in vacancy and turn over cost.
Waruna Yapa Who has the best rates and how to shop for them?
8 January 2025 | 14 replies
That being said, there's more to the equation than just rate and fees.