27 November 2024 | 4 replies
I’m a Colorado commercial insurance broker and have a lot of carriers available in my agency.

6 December 2024 | 12 replies
You will only be entitled to the deductions directly tied to the property, such as interest, taxes, insurance and maintenance.

3 December 2024 | 4 replies
Taking a boiler plate contract is not going to be helpful as they're typically customized to people's needs/wants.

27 November 2024 | 2 replies
Quote from @Raymond Whitley: Not sure if Goosehead is in your area, but a broker like someone at this company can really help you in challenge times for insurance like this current market with so many carriers dropping out completely or raising rates on everyone.

5 December 2024 | 3 replies
I have an agent sending me properties and I have ran the numbers on dozens of properties, but the crazy high taxes and insurance have killed every deal I've analyzed.

30 November 2024 | 14 replies
That's great that the bank who currently holds the note wants you on 20 year or 15 year amortization, they view you as a captive customer, they don't have to earn your business any more, as far as they are concerned.

9 December 2024 | 16 replies
Every contact I needed for insurance, mortgage and cleaners were done online, mostly through connections from BP.

5 December 2024 | 4 replies
I run sum numbers for you please see comments below before refinancing and post refinancing .If I were in your position, I would approach it as follows:Initial Investment Assumptions: Market Value: $360,000 Purchase Price: $360,000 Equity: $0,000Financial Breakdown: Hard Money Loan (LTV 100%): $360,000 Interest Rate: 10% (30-Year Amortization) Monthly Payment: $1,995Upfront Costs: Origination fee (1%): $3,600 Closing Costs (3%): $10,800 Renovation Costs: $10,000 2 Month of Carrying Costs During Renovation: $5,390Total Upfront Required: $29,790Total Capital InvestmentPurchased price $360,000 Upfront Costs $29,790Total: $389,790To make this investment work, you need to rent the whole property for at least $3,165/month, refinance it let say after one year with 5% interest with a traditional mortgage.Year One Rent: Monthly Rent Income: $3,165 Monthly Rent Losses during renovations (2 Months): -$6,330 (-$527/month distributed over 12 months) Total Rent Income: $31,650 per year => $ 2,638 per monthMonthly Expenses: Hard Money Loan Payment (10% Interest): $1,995 / per month interest only Property Tax (Assuming $3,000/year): $250 per month Property Insurance (Assumption): $100 per month Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Water): $292 per month Assuming 0% Vacancy first year Assuming 0 % Repairs & Maintenance first year because unit has been recently renovated Total Monthly Expenses: $2,637Monthly Net Cash Flow: $1Post-Renovation Refinancing Strategy:So far, we’ve purchased the property, completed renovations, and rented it out.Next, you can approach the bank for a refinance to consolidate your initial investment of $29,790 plus your 360k debt into a mortgage.

2 December 2024 | 0 replies
People responded by explaining that residential mortgage lenders are looking for US-based customers, who have their residence, income and assets in the States.How do they view foreign debt?

5 December 2024 | 5 replies
I recently completed a major renovation on my property financed through a Fannie Mae HomeStyle Renovation loan, and I'm now looking into options for removing Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI).