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Ben Stanley How do people invest in real estate while working a full time job?
1 October 2024 | 37 replies
It really depends on a number of factors as others mentioned. 
John P. Seller Financing rates/terms for residential sale?
1 October 2024 | 6 replies
Here's a guide to some common terms, rates, and factors you might consider when structuring seller financing for your rental house in Memphis:1.
Jacqueline Lee Is “OPM” real or a myth?
2 October 2024 | 15 replies
All those things factor into this arena though.  
Deborah Wodell Thoughts on Using DSCR Loans
3 October 2024 | 14 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).
Daniel Myers How can I buy with no money down?
1 October 2024 | 8 replies
If not, it won't happen that way and you will have to look at a lease option to purchase.Please note that $2000/mo lease is probably a better deal than a $300,000 purchase taking all factors into consieration.
Kevin Mirise High cashflow Lodging house, walkable beach community S of Boston
1 October 2024 | 2 replies
With historical vacancy factored in, that will likely be more like $143,000 rent topline, not including seasonal A/C surcharge revenue, plus about $1,520 in laundry revenue.Expenses: Total operating expenses are running about $59,200, before depreciation or mortgage expense, and not including the offsite property manager role (me doing screening, etc).
Walchli Donna How to report income on hard money bridge loan repaid to me?
30 September 2024 | 8 replies
Having been in the lending space for a while now,  Interest income is not passive - its considered/taxed as ordinary income- just like interest you receive from your bank and savings account.Regarding profit and expenses from a flip, "that depends" on many factors but again if its short term capital gains, its not tax friendly.As always consult with your tax advisor / CPA. 
Alex Keim Is it worthwhile to list on multiple platforms
2 October 2024 | 48 replies
Thank youList on both, it's a probability equation- simple as that.Outside of that % depends on area and many other factors regarding air v.
William Johnny How Many times can you refinance?
28 September 2024 | 8 replies
There are seasoning periods which means you have to wait if you want more cash out if the property because of property improvements, time passed or a combination of the two factors.
Daniel Sabato Struggling to get started with my first multi-unit
27 September 2024 | 14 replies
The numbers especially don't work when I go the equity route and factor that into the cashflow.