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Andrina Maximin Has anyone used a DSCR Loan, what are your experiences with loan product?
18 September 2024 | 15 replies
Below are some general notes on DSCR loans:* usually used for single family or 2-8 multi family unit properties (fits your scenario)* must be for investment, non owner occupied (if looking for a product for alternative qualifying solutions for owner occupied there are other products)* can close in a personal name or LLC* usually 80% LTV for a purchase (20% down payment) & usually 75-80% LTV for cash out refis* prepayment penalties vary and are optional, but the higher the prepayment penalty, the lower the rate / options typical range from no prepay all the way up to 5 year prepay and structures vary for how those penalties work (3 year is my most popular by far)* appraisal most likely required and paid out of pocket during transaction* can be used for long term, mid term, or short term rental properties * generally 1%+ is the desired DSCR ratio but you get better rates if the ratio is higher (usually rate breaks kick in at 1.15%+ or 1.25%+) and you can still get the loan done if ratio is lower than 1% but the rate will reflect that (DM me if you wand help learning how to calculate the ratio)* the average time to close is 21-30 days* fees vary lender to lender and product to product, but $1595 underwriting plus title fees is pretty standard* 700+ credit is preferred to get max LTV, but plenty of options if credit falls below that* a typical loan minimum is $75k (have limited options for $50k+) and typical loan maximum is $3-4m (have limited options for $4m+)* 3 months reserves usually required, having 6+ months will usually result in better loan terms, 0 reserves can still get the job done if you go with a program that allows you to use the cash flow as reserves* 30 year fixed, IO, and ARMS available
Tomoko Hale STR related questions
18 September 2024 | 19 replies
This can be done by using sites like AirDNA, or by clicking on Airbnb/VRBO and seeing what similar properties are renting for and how booked they are at what rates. 
Brandon Patrick Phoenix real estate flip partnerships
17 September 2024 | 8 replies
We can meet at any of my sites or yours.
Matthew Rembish Fund that Flip
19 September 2024 | 43 replies
@Matt Rodak runs the site and I have met him a few times and had a number of discussions with him (more from the investor side not from the flipper side).
Sharma Parth Pulling permits in Philadelphia? Need Advice - First-Time BRRRR
20 September 2024 | 17 replies
Its a gamble to go the permit route or not in Philly and absolutely matters the neighborhood/your neighbors as they are usually the folks that will call L&I on you OR if your property is near other construction sites where inspectors would be traveling to/from.
Matthew Irish-Jones Cash is NOT King... in Real Estate Investing
21 September 2024 | 69 replies
Locally, I know an investor that runs a crazy profitable trailer park where he is probably pulling in a 20%+ annual return on his investment - but he has to self-manage because no one will touch it, collects rent and deals with evictions armed, and has several "overseers" living for free on site to make sure no one burns the park down.
Dilcia Morales DSCR Docs Requirement
17 September 2024 | 22 replies
DSCR loans, while still a relatively new product, continue to expand in use and popularity for investors looking to achieve financial freedom through real estate.
Sharma Parth Pulling permits in Philadelphia? Need Advice - First-Time BRRRR
17 September 2024 | 2 replies
Its a gamble to go the permit route or not in Philly and absolutely matters the neighborhood/your neighbors as they are usually the folks that will call L&I on you OR if your property is near other construction sites where inspectors would be traveling to/from. 
Robert Mitchell The Impact of getting a Building permit in the City of Atlanta
16 September 2024 | 12 replies
Provide four to five copies of drawings size 24"x 36" and 11 each Site Plan/ Boundary Survey.
Tyson Thompson Short and Medium Term Rental Vacancy Rates
16 September 2024 | 14 replies
Quote from @Tyson Thompson: Your best option is to use a data site like AirDNA.