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Jonathan Greene Why Being a Generalist as a New Investor Could Lead to Analysis Paralysis
26 June 2024 | 1 reply
You make a decision and then adjust because when you don't make decisions, you are in analysis paralysis.
Account Closed Any way to verify other offers on a property?
25 June 2024 | 11 replies
If they were identical and one wanted a parking block painted and the other didn't care, who is to say the seller has to take the one that wanted the work done at any cost?
Kevin Kim Can You Share Your Experiences with LGBT Couple Tenants?
27 June 2024 | 37 replies
I have more tenants than 99% of this board and have 0 knowledge  of their sexual preferences or identities.
Giles D. Syndication deals gone sour and the GP is now radio silent! What can I do?
28 June 2024 | 100 replies
- personally at SMARTLAND as experienced heavy lift multifamily operators - it is a complex process and requires a team, time and skill - Yes, you can lift a property and value moderlty quickly if you have the right tools and process in place, no doubt, but you have to also have the correct financing tools in place and appropriate cost-basis to withstand turbulence along the way - (no straight path) - the short term mezz loans into this constricted/constrained lending environment is tough, even more tough with raising cap rates, market repricing = requires more time to season and continue to hold, unfortunatley as we have discuss to the max on this forum time was not on this operators side with the short term adjustable mezz loan -**Pref Equity has entered many deals in the past 18 months advance of LP positions, also took a GP slice along the way  ---- 
Coty B Lunn Residential vs Commercial Real Estate
25 June 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some key points to consider:Accessibility: Residential properties are often more accessible to individual investors, especially those starting out with smaller capital.Tenant Stability: While turnover can occur, residential leases tend to have shorter terms, offering more flexibility if you want to adjust rents or change tenants.Market Liquidity: Generally, residential properties are easier to buy and sell due to higher demand from individual homebuyers and investors alike.Emotional Appeal: Homes and apartments can have a strong emotional appeal to buyers and renters, which can influence demand and pricing stability.Purchasing: Residential real estate will require a down payment of at least 10% of the purchase price. 
Jay Martin Need Advice on Securing Rehab Loan for Seller-Financed Flip
25 June 2024 | 1 reply
While interest rates might be higher, they can offer quicker access to capital.Seller Financing Adjustments:Negotiate with the seller to see if they are willing to adjust terms slightly.
Frank Greg GC: Average Total Labor Cost on New Build
27 June 2024 | 62 replies
You can answer the question by simply looking at your last 10 or 15 residential projects (regardless of the subtle variances) to see what you quoted each customer (if adjusted to a cost plaus basis) and determine average total labor (or any other non materials) cost on a per sq ft basis.
Ahmad Moore Cash Out Refinance
26 June 2024 | 45 replies
@Ahmad MooreIt sounds like for the DSCR, either ratio was caused the adjustment, or the appraisal came in too low. 
Johnny McKeon Quoted over 8% interest rate for owner-occupied fannie mae 5% down 4plex
25 June 2024 | 8 replies
I thought owner occupied loans are supposed be lower interest rates then non-owner occupied loans or DSCR loans also, I asked the lender if she could adjust the purchase price to $750,000 to see if that would lower the interest rate and the interest rate actually went up to 8.625% and pay 0.353 points I'm thinking I should find a mortgage broker that can quote me with multiple lenders to shop the rate and loan costs instead of a direct lender Thank you for the help!
David Lamb Tone of Distressed Letters? Cease and Desist?
27 June 2024 | 16 replies
Maybe I need to adjust the messaging because I am trying to buy the house.