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25 October 2024 | 13 replies
Understanding Commercial LoansProperties with 5 or more units typically fall under commercial real estate loans, which have different requirements compared to residential loans.Requirements for a Commercial LoanCreditworthiness: Both your personal and business credit scores will be considered.Down Payment: Typically, 20-30% down payment is required.Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): Lenders will assess the property's income relative to the debt payments.
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18 October 2024 | 7 replies
Just a lot of systems, paperwork organization, and staying abreast of/within the law (required notices, addendums, etc.).3) The screening criteria we use:650 credit score or aboveIncome 3x the monthly rentNo pets (depending on the property)No smokingNo evictions, notices to comply, or money owed to landlords in the past 12 monthsProof of income and financial responsibilityAdditional:First, last, and security deposit due at signing750+ credit score does not require last month rent (helps incentivize quality tenants)Best of luck!
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21 October 2024 | 3 replies
I have used the analysis calculator and have come up with 480k as the lowest COC return I would be happy with.
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24 October 2024 | 10 replies
My advice: focus on building a strong financial foundation first save consistently, manage your credit, and educate yourself on real estate fundamentals.
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24 October 2024 | 18 replies
Lowes rewards actually gives us more than a $50 tool rental credit and a flood of emails trying to hype their programs.
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24 October 2024 | 15 replies
And to @Jay Hinrichs's point, I see no safeguards for gators when teaching about gap funding, EMD funding, or any other tactic that they try and sell which tells you to get 0% interest credit cards and build business credit to be used to lend out.
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23 October 2024 | 7 replies
My credit is like 730
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26 October 2024 | 50 replies
Since you pay the PM for their work, the application fee should only cover the actual costs of pulling a credit report and background check.
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23 October 2024 | 8 replies
Cancellation policy is full refund less cancellation fee of $200 and any credit card fee is cancelled greater than 60 days prior to arrival, 1/2 refund of total if cancelled 60-30 days prior to arrival and no refund if cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival.
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23 October 2024 | 7 replies
Is there a bank or credit union that offer a loan for it?