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Andrina Maximin Has anyone used a DSCR Loan, what are your experiences with loan product?
18 September 2024 | 15 replies
Below are some general notes on DSCR loans:* usually used for single family or 2-8 multi family unit properties (fits your scenario)* must be for investment, non owner occupied (if looking for a product for alternative qualifying solutions for owner occupied there are other products)* can close in a personal name or LLC* usually 80% LTV for a purchase (20% down payment) & usually 75-80% LTV for cash out refis* prepayment penalties vary and are optional, but the higher the prepayment penalty, the lower the rate / options typical range from no prepay all the way up to 5 year prepay and structures vary for how those penalties work (3 year is my most popular by far)* appraisal most likely required and paid out of pocket during transaction* can be used for long term, mid term, or short term rental properties * generally 1%+ is the desired DSCR ratio but you get better rates if the ratio is higher (usually rate breaks kick in at 1.15%+ or 1.25%+) and you can still get the loan done if ratio is lower than 1% but the rate will reflect that (DM me if you wand help learning how to calculate the ratio)* the average time to close is 21-30 days* fees vary lender to lender and product to product, but $1595 underwriting plus title fees is pretty standard* 700+ credit is preferred to get max LTV, but plenty of options if credit falls below that* a typical loan minimum is $75k (have limited options for $50k+) and typical loan maximum is $3-4m (have limited options for $4m+)* 3 months reserves usually required, having 6+ months will usually result in better loan terms, 0 reserves can still get the job done if you go with a program that allows you to use the cash flow as reserves* 30 year fixed, IO, and ARMS available
Maciej G. Tenant threatens to sue me for $20 000
15 September 2024 | 61 replies
Is it functioning properly?
Kenton Guidry Mentor and training
13 September 2024 | 8 replies
We could have bought our first property with what we wasted with the course and in talking to many others that have used the same program, they also found it to be overpriced and a Segway to more and more up sells to explain why we had not been successful.  
Enrique Roth Thoughts on adding an extra 1/2 bathroom
15 September 2024 | 15 replies
It makes the property feel more spacious and functional, which could justify a higher rent compared to similar properties without the extra bathroom. 3.
Luke Soasey Lease Up Projections for a Self-Storage Rehab
13 September 2024 | 3 replies
Use the lookup function.  
Angela Marquez STR Hosts - Seeking Recommendations for Reliable Smart Lock
14 September 2024 | 1 reply
These Schlage doorknobs are easy to install, reliable, and you can program multiple codes.
Joshua Ibarra Looking to secure a Construction loan in South Texas
14 September 2024 | 3 replies
They also have great programs for builders!!
Anna Doumkina Looking to buy a 5-10 properties but need to find financing
13 September 2024 | 35 replies
It can be tricky to find loan programs that will lend on properties below $100k, but I do think I have a program that can lend below $100k, and if you had a 50-50 LLC, you would be good to move forward at 80% LTV. 
Siddharth Patel Potential Bed and Breakfast | Ways to evaluate the deal!
13 September 2024 | 12 replies
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Stacey Olson First Blog/Newby Blog...
12 September 2024 | 2 replies
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