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Stacie Telles Refinance on Investment Property
3 February 2025 | 12 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).
Joy Daniels What Marketing Strategies Have Helped You Increase Occupancy Rates for Your STRs?
25 January 2025 | 8 replies
Even calling Airbnb or VRBO CS and telling them that you just looked for your listing and could not find it, will boost your algorithm ranking somehow. 
Daniel Liu How to list rental property to prevent the Price Gouging in California
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Since Landlords are going to be monitored even more now with the price gouging issues surrounding the fires in LA, I would be extra cautious.
Khyree Randall Wholesaling around a 9-5
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Use your evenings and weekends for follow-ups and networking.Sending text messages could fit into your schedule too!
Emily Gowen When to sell vs hold rental properties that have appreciated?
25 January 2025 | 14 replies
If finding a new replacement is more difficult then get your new property under contract first even before your old property closes.  
Chris Shon Do I need a Real Estate Tax Accountant?
28 January 2025 | 20 replies
But what you did accomplish is that now you owe $800 per year to your greedy state of CA, even though the LLC is formed in another state.
Lindsey Waltz 85% ltv DSCR
29 January 2025 | 7 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).
Juan Mendoza Does a room need to have closet to be considered a bedroom?
9 February 2025 | 32 replies
Nowadays we can't even imagine "no closets!"
Yooni Choi How to self-manage out-of-state property
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
In fact, even with my extensive experience, I choose to have all my properties professionally managed.Here's why:Tenant Selection Is CriticalThe most valuable service a property manager provides is selecting reliable tenants.
Lee Miller SFH to Duplex conversion in Chattanooga
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
Even if you go "vertical", that tends to require an architect as well.