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Tar-U-Way Bright How could I use my LLC
24 December 2024 | 14 replies
If you don't plan on paying cash and have to leverage with an owner-occupied loan product then you should set up your LLC as a property management company because you will not be able to borrow in the name of the LLC.  
Tom Hall is it a good idea to pay of my mortgage fast?
6 January 2025 | 28 replies
However, we don't see prepayment penalties on owner occupied loans.
John Williams real estate advice for new home owner to grow portfolio
17 December 2024 | 4 replies
We are actually thinking about moving into the smaller unit. we are thinking if we should rent the main unit for long term rental or STR like airbnb but im afraid with airbnb, the non occupied days we may miss out on cash if its not rented out. 
Logan Pritchett Creative Financing using a bank to buy a mobile home park
18 December 2024 | 2 replies
How many lots occupied and what were the lot rents?
Kris Lou Canadian Investing in Indianapolis
7 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Kris Lou Be careful with agents as 95%+ of them really only know how to handle owner-occupied transactions.We don't do biz in Indianapolis, so this is unbiased info we hope you find useful:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Clare Pitcher Leasing In the Winter Months
20 December 2024 | 3 replies
@Clare Pitcher we do 12+ month leases to avoid vacancies Nov-Feb.If we take over an occupied property, evict or have tenancy-abandon a property, we first let the owner know finding a tenant will take longer than "normal".This opens up owners to understanding they may need to:1) Offer 3D tour and floor plans to stand out2) Price more aggressively or be prepared for aggressive price reductions3) Offer MoveIn Specials:- NOTE: we do NOT recommend offering a month of free rent that can be used at MoveIn.
Armando Carrera FHA House hacking risks?
18 December 2024 | 9 replies
Basically, you're saying your intent is not to move in, but with owner-occupant loans for lower downpayments, you will sign a statement certifying your intent is to occupy the property. 
Ryan Carter MHP in Virginia
19 December 2024 | 7 replies
Park is about 40 lots w/ about 35 occupied.
Christos Moore Multifamily Real Estate in Cleveland
18 December 2024 | 1 reply
Fully occupied.
Cory M. No W-2, Looking for Loan Options
21 December 2024 | 14 replies
If so you may have some full doc options which have the best rates typically and terms.Like others have mentioned you have DSCR loans too but this only allows you to purchase non owner occupied properties (not primary residence or second home occupancy type properties).