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Albert A. Is House Hacking in California feasible with traditional financing?
2 August 2024 | 15 replies
With high prices, you also get higher rents, and with low inventory, there is high demand for properties, even with some blemishes on it.A number of factors contribute to whether it is possible for you.  1) Location. 
Essam A. Refinancing as non-resident living in Germany
1 August 2024 | 2 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).
Nicholas Olson Buying multifamily as primary
31 July 2024 | 9 replies
I think I have this right, but I would do your own research as it may be a large factor.
Michael Furey Best option to refinance a flip for a rental and get my money out of it
1 August 2024 | 9 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).
Alex Zweydoff Market Shift: Are Short-Term Rentals Converting to Long-Term in Your Area?
31 July 2024 | 37 replies
If so, what factors do you think are driving this change?
Michael Hoover My first 18 loans on 5-year balloon. Is this bad and how should I pivot?
1 August 2024 | 2 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).
Gary Wright Active Duty Military, Purchasing overseas (Germany)
31 July 2024 | 7 replies
Owning property in Germany can be a good investment, but it depends on various factors like your long-term plans, market conditions, and personal preferences.
Erin Silva Spreadsheet for Tracking Rehab Expenses
1 August 2024 | 35 replies
What factors effect the ratio?  
Nancy Bender Investing at Margaritaville Orlando?
31 July 2024 | 46 replies
I was very interested in Margaritaville also but when I ran the numbers, when factoring the HOA, MGMT, resort fees, ins, ect, it was a complete disaster!
Kenneth Bell What do investors see as a solid LP return?
31 July 2024 | 20 replies
I was targeting a 20/80 GP/LP with a 12-13% IRR with a 2 hurdles +14% IRR GP/LP goes to 30/70 +15.5% IRR GP/LP goes to 40/60.These will be usually 25 to 50 unit infill multifamily deals usually townhomes or apartments I would love the feedback  We have seen projected returns all over the place, as the factor that comes into play is the risk.