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Paul Novak What are your 2025 goals
14 December 2024 | 2 replies
I have part of a 401K loan to payback and money borrowed against my HELOC.2) Maintain a yearly savings rate above 55% for 2025.3) Purchase another rental before the end of 2025.
Daniel Schiller GovernmentAuction.com - experience?
19 December 2024 | 24 replies
I have not paid yet- pls help a senior citizen salvage his entire lifes savings!
Sufyan Minhas Buy condo or apartment for primary residence
13 December 2024 | 4 replies
There is also about 40% less inventory for Condos than there is for Co-ops.If you're mainly looking to invest in an apartment to save on rent and learn the market, I'd recommend a small multifamily (2-4 unit) investment.
Eva Sha Commercial Real Estate Investing, how to get started or finding a mentor?
19 December 2024 | 22 replies
This has saved me hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Jake Kazmierski Stashing Reserves, CAPEX, etc
12 December 2024 | 2 replies
HI @Jacob KazmierskiI would suggest saving a certian % you fee comfortable with and then put the rest into a high yield savings account.
Matthew Brown Currently Renting, lease to own option first time buyer consequences.
12 December 2024 | 3 replies
Find another place to rent and continue saving
Rene Hosman How do you approach saving for your next real estate investment?
5 December 2024 | 5 replies
Increase earnings, reduce expenses, save, and invest.
Kevin Oh Shopping around for better rates
18 December 2024 | 12 replies
Why would you jump ship to save a few dollars? 
Rich Emery DSCR without penalty for selling early?
19 December 2024 | 15 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).
Jaylen Thomas Wholesaling in Dallas/fortworth area
13 December 2024 | 3 replies
The larger wholesalers use VA to skip trace and cold call saving them all of the work but you need capital for that.I recommend going to some events here in the DFW area.