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Don Konipol The Big Difference in Passive vs. Active Investing
27 November 2024 | 10 replies
The Kindle is delayed due to Thanksgiving; the audio will be out soon.I'm on this site to learn what other Passive investors care about. 
Sri Voodi Investing in Single Family homes in Akron/OH
26 November 2024 | 16 replies
Returns look good on paper but the kind of tenants those homes will attract will eliminate your cash flow.Invest carefully.
Parker Pattschull Appropriate response time from syndicators.
27 November 2024 | 16 replies
Be careful of investing based on existing relationship.  
Nolan Ring 3/3 lenders have no idea about FHA loans
21 November 2024 | 10 replies
Thanks for any help’ Yes we're licensed there and FHA guides in one state apply to all states unless a state has a specific law that supercedes the FHA lending guideline.FHA is always 3.5% down minimum (in some cases less because you're using a DPA or down payment assistance program or 2nd lender to put down over all a lower down payment than 3.5%, Aka for instance 3.5% DPA + 96.5% FHA = 100% financing but just dont kid yourself this is fully 100% leverage and to be used with caution and carefully).In the case of 2-4 unit FHA is still 3.5% down payment @Matthew Kwan @Carlos ValenciaThere are rules regarding FHA such as:- primary residence - you must occupy one of the 2-4 unit property as your primary over 50% of the year and the underwriter needs to believe you will remain and have the ability to live in there, any deviation from this and you'll get a whole laundry list of conditions asking you to prove why you should be believed to be living or will live there (if this arises dont be surprised, it just means the UW doesnt believe you).- SS rule - self sufficiency rule - gross rents of all potential units 2-4  X gross rents at 75% needs to meet 1:1 or 100% of the monthly PITIA payment or greater.
Allison Somera Thoughts on DSCR Loans for Investment Properties?
20 November 2024 | 9 replies
Conventional is still the gold standard, but DSCRs are a close second for good deals. 
Jonathan Greene Why You Should Stop Talking About Quitting Your Job Before You Have Your 1st Property
26 November 2024 | 46 replies
They don't really care so much about facts, reality, what's good or bad, they just want a giant damn snickers to cram in there pie-hole, and to feel guilt free when there doing it.Now before ya-shake your fist in the air over the collective stupidity/insanity of it all keep in mind, these are the same kids that we all decided to raise where nobody got 1st, 2nd or 3rd place anymore, no-no-no, we said that would hurt feelings so we decided regardless of actions EVERYONE got a medal, the exact same medal. 
Bruce Lynn Everyone wants to buy a foreclosure until they get to see inside the property
1 December 2024 | 134 replies
It’s a complex situation that requires careful consideration.  
Craig Salzer Norada Capital Management notes
1 December 2024 | 68 replies
One lesson is careful to be swayed by U tubes and claims .
Tyler Fremarek First property at 22
23 November 2024 | 2 replies
3% Conventional Loan at 6.25% What was the outcome?
Becca F. Buying from a flipper vs. primary homeowner vs. BRRRR for OOS
25 November 2024 | 3 replies
I bought from a primary homeowner in Indianapolis metro area who took really good care of this home (I did live in this house and rented it out when I moved back to California) and from a flipper in Indy more recently.As far as primary homeowners, they can range from taking really good care of the house to someone who has a lot of deferred maintenance - I renovated a local property that had a lot of issues.