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David Cherkowsky Loan Option Advice for House Hack in Alexandria VA
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
I am being told by these lenders that I need two years of rental income included in tax returns for them to not use 75% of the rental income per the lease.Essentially no other debt that could help reduce the DTI.
Tom Hall is it a good idea to pay of my mortgage fast?
6 January 2025 | 28 replies
Investing always looks scary I don’t wanna lose money. my monthly payments are 3k including taxes I am in NJ so property taxes on an acarage house is still high Investing can be scary. 
Clinton Davis What's the latest on this BOI?? Go or no go?
3 January 2025 | 13 replies
Reports must include details of beneficial owners, such as names, birthdates, addresses, and ID documents.
Gabriel D. Zapata Notice of an Independent Solar Energy Producer Contract
2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Many even include a set monthly amount.
George Daly Weather Impact on Deal Analysis
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
One thing in real estate and probably most other businesses is that most people including me don't know how to measure and evaluate risks.  
Kendric Buford Multifamily Newbie - Tips & Feedback (Out of state/Ohio)
1 January 2025 | 12 replies
I've tried to include relative information, without writing a novel. 
Jacob Hrip Best financing options for a first time investor?
9 January 2025 | 9 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).
Noel Coleman Unlicensed & Uninsured Contractors
6 January 2025 | 7 replies
Good call, Noel—licensing and insurance are critical, but in Tennessee, a contractor’s license is generally required for projects totaling $25,000 or more, including labor and materials (See Tennessee's licensing requirements).
Devin James To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes?
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
However, the whole point of making money is to live a better life, which includes caring for family.
Levi Perl When to lower rental listing price?
3 January 2025 | 18 replies
However, does that include people who wouldn’t qualify?