Brian Bradley
Asset Protection for Real Estate Investors
23 June 2024 | 105 replies
When using virtually any conventional / conforming financing, there is a Due On Transfer clause in virtually every Deed of Trust.
James Samsing
Energy Efficient Mortgages
16 June 2024 | 1 reply
The maximum amount of the energy package that can be added to the borrower’s regular FHA loan amount is the lesser of:· A cost-effective improvements to be made (energy package) based on the home energy assessment; or· the lesser of 5 percent of:the Adjusted Value;115 percent of the median area price of a Single Family dwelling; or150 percent of the national conforming mortgage limit.An FHA-approved lender can access FHA’s EEM Calculator to determine the dollar maximum amount that a borrower can finance for energy improvements.
Eric Lind
Mortgage Lender tells me to not pay full credit card balance?
17 June 2024 | 16 replies
I daresay that, for conforming loan, credit is pretty much pass-fail and not hard to get where it needs to be in most cases (my doing what I mention above)... but income is what really matters, once credit is "pass" how much will your income allow you to qualify for?
Abby S.
Chicago basement ceiling height: 7'6" or 7'?
15 June 2024 | 8 replies
I have a non conforming basement unit in a legal 3 flat.
Suzanne Marlatt
SFH converted to two dwellings for college students
13 June 2024 | 2 replies
It is R4 zoning so multi family is allowed but it is a non-conforming sfh.
Jonathan Greene
5 Ways To Find Investor-Friendly Agents When You Are a Brand New Investor
12 June 2024 | 5 replies
As a new investor don't be afraid to switch agents if you're not conformable working with them.
Matthew Gilmore
Single family w/ detached garage!!
12 June 2024 | 14 replies
"Never buy weird if you can help it" is advice I routinely give, and it goes without saying to try and avoid creating a weird place that sticks out from what conforms to the neighborhood.
Nilusha Jayasinghe
Are we paying too much for a house hack?
10 June 2024 | 15 replies
I'd recommend either going for a legal 3-4 flat or a 2-flat that is duplexed down or up.It's a good idea for your agent find out if any of the units are "non-conforming" or "illegal" before you take the time to show the property and make an offer.
AJ Wong
Lender waived the Appraisal for a luxury STR purchase!
8 June 2024 | 6 replies
They are hyper focused on any conforming loans $500k-$10M and apparently most of the coast is currently a 'preferred' high limit area for some of their investors.
Nilusha Jayasinghe
Legalities of duplexing down or Airbnb in illegal garden unit?
8 June 2024 | 5 replies
You're really missing the point on what makes this unit illegal/non-conforming.