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Eli Ling how to get loan on right amount?
22 December 2024 | 2 replies
If the rental income doesn’t sufficiently cover the debt payments by their standards, they’ll limit the loan amount, even if the property is worth more.You could try a few alternatives:•Look for lenders who specialize in commercial real estate and have more flexible DSCR requirements.
Vince Nguyen House hacking with a primary home
13 December 2024 | 11 replies
Speak to a lender you can trust about this.
Debra Gross LLC buying property in Ohio,
19 December 2024 | 5 replies
Do they want you to take title as xLLC, your name as manager, like a trustee of a trust
Erin Helle One month left in 2024 - What are your Goals!
23 December 2024 | 20 replies
This is money that was used for the kitchen and down payments on our last two properties. 
John Williams Downside of the 1% rule...
23 December 2024 | 34 replies
Would you buy 5 houses in Clarksville, which rent for less than your mortgage payment
James French Private money club with Chris Naugle
11 December 2024 | 12 replies
Annual fee of $1,000, no other payment options. 
Joe S. Buying property with a lease option as an investor
18 December 2024 | 3 replies
As an investor, I trust myself to endeavor to do the right thing.
Justin Jefferson Can someone guide me through the first step of analysis
22 December 2024 | 8 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Claude Diehl Sell a Solo 401K property with owner financing
23 December 2024 | 6 replies
That's fine as long as all the payments go directly into your SDIRA. 
Jeff Shaver Need Advice on how to best use my equity.
23 December 2024 | 15 replies
Do you plan to pay all cash with the equity or use it as a down payment?