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David Ounanian What financing options are available for real estate investors?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,
Logan M. It may not be a popular bragging point but it is needed
30 April 2024 | 5 replies
Flag poles, playgrounds, cabanas, paved streets, street lamps, RV parking, large entrance signs, swimming pools, etc- all good stuff. 
Yanely Peguero Rental property investor
29 April 2024 | 12 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Troy W. Hudson New to REI at age 60
29 April 2024 | 10 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+, zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680, some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Thomas Keigwin Getting Off The Sidelines - Newbie
29 April 2024 | 2 replies
I have a couple business partners looking to pool resources to make this possible as well.I am interested in connecting with bigger pockets experts, agents, and lenders in Middle Tennessee or surrounding states.  
Z Brown Houston fix and rent
29 April 2024 | 1 reply
I wanted a community pool to reduce my liability.
Diana Mulvihill STR Number of Beds, Opinions Please
1 May 2024 | 27 replies
In Reno, NV having an experience at the house like a yoga room, fire pit, pool table, game room, kids play room might be more appealing.
Robert S. Standing water in yard and window well
30 April 2024 | 13 replies
There is water pooling up under the mulch next to the window well on the side of the house, and I can see water seeping into the window well.
Kevin Coleman TSP to real estate strategy
29 April 2024 | 8 replies
Invest the Roth in a diversified pool of high-quality notes. 
Jenna Fernandez Furnished college rentals
28 April 2024 | 7 replies
Most of the amenities an apartment complex offers larger universities have on campus (gym, pool).