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21 January 2025 | 4 replies
You will also need about 6 months of reserves deposited in a traditional financial institution rather than a crypto account.The next step is to find the target property and calculate the acquisition costs and costs of construction along with the after-repair value.
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14 January 2025 | 15 replies
There are not traditional DSCR lenders that would do that.
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3 February 2025 | 12 replies
If you are open to non-traditional methods of financing, you could use a debt service loan to bypass that requirement.
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3 February 2025 | 10 replies
you will not find a cashflowing property at 100% financing whether its with a traditional loan and heloc or whatever the terms.
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13 January 2025 | 13 replies
Hey @Brandon Toron,Given your plan to turn the property into a short-term rental (STR), you have a few creative ways to push closer to that 90% cash-out goal, even if traditional lenders shy away from it:1.
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15 January 2025 | 6 replies
The good news is you don't need a specialty loan for a house hack, just a traditional primary home loan.
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20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Right now, it is incredibly tough to make even a few hundred a month with traditional strategies.
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4 February 2025 | 12 replies
It’s important to ensure you’re comfortable with these risks and consult a financial advisor.If you choose to use a HELOC, consider traditional financing or private loans as alternatives if you prefer not to risk your home.As for your first rental, markets in the Midwest and Southeast offer great opportunities with turnkey properties that are tenant-ready and appreciating.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Typically, the tax is based on the assessed fair market value of the property at the time of the transfer, even if it’s not a traditional sale.
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16 January 2025 | 17 replies
It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.