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Sean Gallagher COC returns, leveraged versus buying all cash
2 September 2024 | 11 replies
Here’s an extreme example to illustrate - if you 100% leverage a purchase for $300k and it’s worth $100k and you’re cash flowing $5/mo, your COC return is infinite.
Becca F. What makes someone qualified to be a guru/coach/mentor?
6 September 2024 | 19 replies
For illustration purposes, here's a fresh example that was brought to me: 95% seller financed  for 3 years I/O at 6% for a 30 door hotel.
Matthew Sarro How necessary is a history of personal financial statements for a lender?
3 September 2024 | 20 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).
Vinessa Eisele DSCR Loan with 25% seller financing
2 September 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).
Mike Musarra Ballooning out of a Hard Money Loan
2 September 2024 | 22 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).
Mei Zhu affordable tricks for renovation
1 September 2024 | 8 replies
For illustration purposes the cheaper Delta fixtures most investors purchase at Home Depot or Lowes aren't sold at plumbing supply stores because Delta licenses these less expensive options exclusively to the big box stores (same is true for other manufacturers as well).
Agustin Rossi What to do if a motivated seller asks for proof of funds?
3 September 2024 | 32 replies
Maybe the “student” deserves some blame, but the punishment, in my view is more than served by the huge failure rate in the wholesaling industry, coupled with the near total loss on the educational investment.All illustrative, of course.
Abel Curiel Househack NY: The Astoria, Queens 2-family market in 2024
30 August 2024 | 3 replies
We used our good friend, Jon Schwartz’s, househack calculator to give you the best illustration of a duplex investment property in Astoria.
Ernest Wade Areas Around Philadelphia
30 August 2024 | 12 replies
For illustration purposes, I own 3 bedroom rentals in Mount Airy that rent for $2,950/M.
Laurence Walsh-Hodson Question on Property Managers
29 August 2024 | 5 replies
Hopefully someone from the area can chime in but shopping quotes from reputable and well rated or referred PMs will illustrate a better picture for you.