Brad Roche
FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
., new roofing, foundation repairs)-Cosmetic Enhancements (e.g., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
Brendan Jones
First property advice
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
In davidson county most people book an STR to be close to downtown or at least close to somewhere cool as a secondary priority (like 5 points or 12 south for example).If you have an STR in white house it's going to need to make up for location.
Ryan Kane
Need Advice on Next Steps for my Real Estate Portfolio
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
Then it's simple, build the home, find crews to do the work (you should already have them basically from the prior step), excavation, concrete, sealing, framing, roof/gutters/siding, windows, insulation drywall, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, finishes, etc. basically in that order.
Bethany Merlucci
Help this newbie investor to decide if this is a good first property
10 January 2025 | 4 replies
Roof?
Joanne Quezada
Room Rental - 4/2.5
9 January 2025 | 1 reply
At first, he was anxious about having multiple tenants under one roof, but with the right house rules spelled out up front, it turned into a solid monthly cash fow for him.
Thomas Youngman
Property Investment in Portugal
19 January 2025 | 269 replies
Based on this some elements of my REI strategy are going to need to be adapted!
Luka Jozic
Experience of OOS investing in Cleveland after 1.5 years.
29 January 2025 | 107 replies
I know I fund the deals and pay for the rehab . my clients put on brand new roofs new panels all new wiring new plumbing windows siding cabinets etc etc..
Kendric Buford
Multifamily Newbie - Tips & Feedback (Out of state/Ohio)
1 January 2025 | 12 replies
I did minor improvements to both of those, but unfortunately had to replace the roof on each (Flat roofs suck, lesson learned).
Jeff Ryan
Mobile home purchase (on rented lot) for single family home investment
6 January 2025 | 14 replies
Renting out mobile homes can be a great source of cash flow but they’re notorious for being damaged significantly by tenants and tend to need a good bit of repairs before renting out to the next tenant.