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Eva Sha Commercial Real Estate Investing, how to get started or finding a mentor?
19 December 2024 | 22 replies
Typically speaking 20% down (80% LTV) is the bare minimum that commercial lending requires.  10% down is unheard of unless you are getting a great deal and negotiate some small seller financing in second position or getting an SBA Loan for acquisition where your business will occupy over 51% of. 
Wade Hoffman First fix and flip
14 December 2024 | 2 replies
For a partnership where you're providing all labor and the broker is funding the deal, a fair split typically ranges from 30-50% for you and 50-70% for the broker, depending on the value and complexity of your labor versus the financial risk they're taking.
Connor Heffler Slow Flip Real Estate Investment
18 December 2024 | 25 replies
@Teri Feeney Styers the slow flip method that I think he is referring to is the one coined by Scott Jelinek which is buying a livable property using private money on a short term (typical 60 month--like a car) and immediately marking it up 2-4 times and selling it on a 30 year term using a land contract.
Kay S. Closing Costs for Seller Financing?
15 December 2024 | 6 replies
For costs, you’ll typically need to budget for title insurance (usually around 0.5%-1% of the purchase price), attorney fees (varies but can range from $500-$2,000 depending on the complexity), and closing costs (might include recording fees, escrow fees, and other admin costs—generally $500-$2,000).
Thomas Lebens Can a rookie use a DSCR loan for a duplex?
15 December 2024 | 18 replies
Typically they want good credit score, landlord experience, and 20% down.You can get ones that will either use current rents OR market rents.
Kevin Oh Shopping around for better rates
18 December 2024 | 12 replies
Typically my analogy is something like: if you're in a happy relationship, you're not going to go looking and see if the grass is greener on the other side... so for you what is it you're really looking for?
Derek Buehner Tax deductions on a remodel for a future STR while living in it.
16 December 2024 | 8 replies
Since you're currently using the property as your primary residence, the cost of improvements made before it's placed into service as a rental wouldn’t typically be immediately deductible.
NA Hirsch Soft Pull Credit Report
13 December 2024 | 3 replies
I need something simple that I could utilize today.Thanks you will not be able to get something today. in order to pull credit typically you must have a background check done on you and the company will also come visit your office and confirm you have specific security policies and procedures in place. 
Rich Emery DSCR without penalty for selling early?
19 December 2024 | 15 replies
The rate will be higher (typically 1% to 1-1/2% higher) but you will be able to sell, refinance, or payoff the loan without  having to worry about paying what could potentially be thousands of dollars in a pre-payment penalty. 
Tom Dieringer What are some of the biggest differences between an urban STR and vacation market STR
14 December 2024 | 4 replies
Those groups typically research and know what to expect, which make them “easy” to host.