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Shawn Tuma Duplex Concerns w/ VA Loan
17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Sorry for the long post but wanted to include all details possible.
Josh Edelman Las Vegas Market + News for November
18 December 2024 | 2 replies
For insider tips, check out blog posts by local favorite Bobby Vegas, who shares all the best spots, including the Rainbow Club and Emerald Island casinos.——————————————————————————————————🎄 Enchant Christmas Returns to Las Vegas!
John C. Owner Financing in Pennsylvania
17 December 2024 | 9 replies
But that has its own issues as well including having to do a hybrid foreclosure/ejectment action. 
Jorge Vazquez My predictions for 2025
17 December 2024 | 1 reply
Strategies include offering owner financing, allowing trade-ins, or providing lease options.
Bradley Guion Seeking Advice: Scaling STR Business vs. Starting a Glamping Venture
15 December 2024 | 4 replies
My vision includes developing the land into a destination with features like driveways, walking paths, utilities, and unique lodging structures.Here’s my tentative plan1.Place the existing STR in an LLC2.Apply for an SBA small business loan to fund the next steps, including a feasibility study (~$10k+), land clearing, and infrastructure development.While this direction excites me, I’m torn between pursuing this venture and continuing with a more traditional approach—buying one home per year using conventional loans.I’d love to hear your thoughts:•Has anyone transitioned from STRs to glamping or similar ventures?
Brett Jurgens Best way to use built up equity?
22 December 2024 | 23 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).
Nick S. Airbnb/str management advice
16 December 2024 | 21 replies
Do you have someone that manages it all including bookings and customer service or just specific parts like cleaning only? 
Shane Haas Buying a forclosure cash with help from parents, then financing. Any complications?
15 December 2024 | 7 replies
It's based on the purchase price and will not include any improvements, reno, or increase in value since the purchase.
Carl Rowles Is it worth it? Mobile Homes?
16 December 2024 | 17 replies
Lot rent is $365 and includes water.
Hussain Harun Switching FROM Quickbooks to other accounting sofwares (Xero, Freshbooks)
15 December 2024 | 25 replies
And those also only have a limited ability at best to generate a balance sheet, which you generally want to include on a 1065 return.came here looking for answers to exactly this question, and David is correct re: why.