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Ofir R. Investing from Europe
5 September 2024 | 9 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.
Jared Fisher Refinancing a hard money loan
4 September 2024 | 10 replies
Velocity of money, or speed in which you can complete a BRRRR investment and repeat, is key to success, and refinancing with the shortest seasoning requirements is highly important.Loan terms and interest: Cash flow is also an important consideration for a refinanced rental property, so attaining a low interest rate, as well as other aspects of loan structure (term, amortization, or interest only, etc.), plays a big role.Generally, there are three main refinance options for BRRRR method investors: Conventional loansBank/credit union loansDSCR loansConventional loans are generally defined as loans originated under GSE (Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac) rules and guidelines and securitized.
Graham M. Current Viability of Long Term Rental Investment in Calgary
3 September 2024 | 10 replies
. $140/month vacancy reserve (5%)Rental Income: $2800/monthCash Flow: -$134/moTownhouse:Note: Looking at low price units on the market for < 7 days to possibly get more value / minimize mortgage paymentsPurchase Price: $450kMortgage Payment: $2150/monthProperty Taxes: $1900/yr or $159/moUtilities: $300/monthProperty Insurance: $125/monthMaintenance (5% rent) + Capex + Vacancy (5% rent) Reserve: $500/moRental Income: $3000/monthCash Flow: -$232.64Detached Home - Single UnitPurchase Price: $600kMortgage Payment: $3193Even if I can get $3300-3400/month for a 3-4BR home purchased at $600k, maintenance and reserves will cause it to be negative cash flowDetached Home - Two UnitsPurchase Price: $700kMortgage Payment: $3831Property Taxes: $3500/yr or $292/moUtilities: $300Property Insurance: $125/moMaintenance (5% rent) + Capex + Vacancy (5% rent) Reserve: $860/moCash Flow: -$608.57Are any of my numbers way off?
Daniel Lindenbaum Self-Management vs. Professional Property Management: Peace of mind
5 September 2024 | 11 replies
Read the negative reviews too; did the PM respond to them to provide transparency?
Don Nicolussi Advice for an Experienced Investor ( with no local experience at all)
5 September 2024 | 11 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, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.
Christopher S. Unlocking Chicago's Community Development Grant Program: A Streamlined Financing Path
4 September 2024 | 4 replies
I've always found this aspect of working with the city on development projects to be extremely confusing.
Andrew Stenvall BRRRR advice for a potential deal Los Angeles
3 September 2024 | 1 reply
Hi, I am looking at a deal where the refinance for a BRRRR on a multi family would be essentially $60,000 cash out on a 80% LTV but it still has negative cash flow.
Becca F. What makes someone qualified to be a guru/coach/mentor?
6 September 2024 | 19 replies
Conversely, someone with a smaller portfolio might have a WIDE variety of experiences and expertise in a lot of areas because they are hands-on in all aspects of investing and could give you guidance you can employ in ways that suit you best.
Jef A. 100k to invest looking for direction
5 September 2024 | 19 replies
I have found that the returns match or beat the returns from active investing and it's easy to figure out why - I am hiring professional asset managers to manage all aspects of my investment. 
Anne Christensen Investing in North Charleston, SC
3 September 2024 | 8 replies
So in my mind did  matter if you did not cash flow if you were downtown appreciation more than made up for the little bit of negative.