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Michael Moya Advice Needed: Loan Options for SFH under $120K
8 January 2025 | 5 replies
I do not have a traditional W2 job so I can't pursue the typical conventional loan or a FHA since I don't have income (hence the DSCR route).However, I've seen that most DSCR lenders do not lend if the loan amount is less than $100K.
Brian Chadwick Selling one home to get three - smart or stupid?
21 January 2025 | 20 replies
Whether or not he is solely using the rental income to pay off the property or not, he has the ability to pay down a mortgage efficiently. 2.
Giovanni Rodriguez Help with getting a heloc
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
;however, my issue is that I dont have good credit and since im self employed I make.very little income.  Ive
Rene Hosman Have you ever offered rent concessions to entice potential renters?
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
This reminds me of the discussion around pricing things at $x.99 instead of $x+1.00.EXAMPLE: $4.99 instead of $5.00Everyone "knows" that the price in the example is basically $5.So, why do billion dollar companies, spending more on marketing departments than everyone's combined income on this thread, STILL use the $x.99 pricing format?
Joshua Houchins Accounting Software?
9 January 2025 | 16 replies
@Kevin Wood: For those temporary and permanent differences accounts, move them to Other Income and/or Other Expenses and see if you the reports works for you. 
Josue Ramos Best Markets To Invest
4 January 2025 | 35 replies
Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
Serge Hounkponou New member from Indiana
7 January 2025 | 4 replies
@Serge Hounkponou Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Garrett Brown A very simple way to increase your ROI inside your STR
9 January 2025 | 35 replies
Guests love this upsell for the experience provided, they are more likely to share on social media, you can use the decorations as marketing, build relationships with local vendors, and provide extra income for your team. 
Jesse Rodriguez Miami Short Term Rental
7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Seller is the Agent.Seller bought property in January of 2023 for $730,000Current “As Is” Value : $770,000Target Acquisition Price: $730,000-$780,000 After Repaired Value: $900,000Repair Estimate: $120,000Initial Offer Amount: $715,000Loan Program: Bank Statement Program.Total Estimated Monthly Payments (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) $5500/month (based on $770k purchase price)Estimated Gross Yearly Income from Short Term Rental: $160,000 (65% Occupancy, $700 a night| (STR Listing Comparable properties Listing 1 Listing 2 Listing 3)Net Monthly Income after management and taxes: $11,751.25Net Monthly Income after Mortgage Payments: $6251.25 ($75,015) Per YearTotal Cash Investment: $297,000 ($177,000 in down payment and closing costs and $120,000 in repairs)Average Yearly Return on Investment: 25% yearlyAverage increase in property value per year: 5%Average increase in booking revenue per year 7.5%Property Value average after 10 years: $1.5 millionTotal Cash received over 10 years: $1.3 million.Total Equity multiple min over 10 years: 6x total return on $297,000 invested.
Reyna Ayala How many bank checking /saving accounts are needed as a first time landlord
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
If you have more than one LLC, each LLC should have its own set of accounts.Checking: Collect all income here, then use it to pay bills, the mortgage, or maintenance.