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Chris Seveney Why I Love Real Estate: The Adventures of Finding Buried Bodies
30 September 2024 | 12 replies
My client i funded and partnered with then went on to tell me its Clay and Clay in that area is in big demand to be used to line ponds etc as the basic soil in the area is very sandy and wont hold water..
Don Konipol What is a “Hard Money Loan”
1 October 2024 | 4 replies
Gap lending can be done as an equity partner but to lending in second position for an interest rate is basically RE  Russian roulette and the pistol has 5 live rounds instead of just one..
Chris Seveney Do Not Be This Guy... When $0 down hurts
1 October 2024 | 23 replies
RealityThis investor is basically going to lose it all.
Ryan Tongue Just closed on first investment! Three duplexes!
30 September 2024 | 9 replies
It was basically a plea for help.
David Mussaw Seller's Agent Asking for DU. Should I provide it?
1 October 2024 | 9 replies
The responses from some Real Estate “professionals” in this thread explains why real estate agents and representatives wear the badge of honor of being nosey, careless, borderline illegal and non-compliant with the most basic regulations and elemental  ethics.
Melvin Maxwell Mid Term Rental Co-Host Agreement
29 September 2024 | 1 reply
The basics are I would rent a number of units from the syndication LLC, would be responsible for management and expenses (ie utilities), and then I would keep a portion of the profit (basically my upside for managing the mid term rental units) and the other portion of the profit would go to the syndication LLC which now gets over market rent.
Jill Hutson How do you handle a long vacancy (2+ months)?
4 October 2024 | 26 replies
I believe I make MORE money by charging less in large part because of the reduced vacancy.If you can keep tenants on average a couple extra years and basically eliminate a 2 month turnover you have gained 2 months rent.
Matt Nelson Advice on getting equity out of a rental in Washington state
27 September 2024 | 8 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Jorge Lee Questions About Section 8 in Philadelphia
30 September 2024 | 2 replies
I recommend focusing on getting a great investment property and disregarding Section 8 in that pursuit because any property can be a Section 8 property, but a lousy investment is lousy regardless of having a Section 8 tenant or not.Section 8 will perform a basic functional and safety inspection for your units after you have an agreement with a Section 8 tenant and your local housing authority.
Lotus Eli Innovative Strategies for Maximizing ROI in Short-Term Rentals
30 September 2024 | 46 replies
Just the basics, little shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion bottles in each bathroom, salt, pepper, cooking spray, coffee grounds, etc..