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Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
However, they approach financial health from different angles.The 50% Rule is a quick estimate that suggests operating expenses (excluding mortgage principal and interest) will roughly equal 50% of the property's gross income.The DSCR is a more precise calculation (Net Operating Income / Total Debt Service) that determines if a property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Deal example:- Class C middle class neighborhood- 4bd / 2ba single family house- ARV: 190k- Purchase: 105k- Rehab: 35k- Market rent: $1,400-1,525- Section 8: $1,475- Property manager: 10%- Taxes: 125 month- Insurance $1250 yr- HOA: $55 month- purchased and rehabbed with all cash.
Brett Sheeran Brett Sheeran - New Member Introduction
3 February 2025 | 8 replies
Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.
Dylan Webb Metal roof duplex & garage
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
Both units rented at $1500/mo with all utilities included.
Levi Perl Out of state losses and filing taxes
12 February 2025 | 12 replies
@Levi Perl Since your single-member LLC (SMLLC) is a disregarded entity, all rental income or losses are reported directly on your personal tax return rather than at the LLC level.
Valerie Bowman Blanket/Portfolio Loans and buying an 8 unit with a single family next door
1 March 2025 | 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).
Franky Na Anyone have any insights on Multi-family investing in Amarillo?
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
Hi All,Does anyone have any insights on Multi-family investing in Amarillo Texas?
Scott F. Insurance: Landlord or Commercial policies?
4 February 2025 | 3 replies
We recently switched all our properties to a commercial policy with larger umbrellas my question is:Do you have your residential properties insured under a Landlord policy or Commercial policy, if so what why did you choose that one?
Matt Wan Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
11 February 2025 | 20 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).
Matthew Samson Primary Residence Sale -- $1.65mm appreciation -- How to Minimize Capital Gains?
30 January 2025 | 24 replies
So if 3 siblings all buy a house together and all live in it when they sell up to $750k can be excluded.If married only one person needs to meet the ownership requirement-but both must meet the use requirement. 
Dylan Webb Sub to deal SFH
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
All new flooring, bathroom remodel, paint and drywall in the bedrooms.