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Mike Sfera Right Down Payment Amount??
10 December 2024 | 14 replies
My strategy has been to grow aggressively (by using as little of my own money as possible) to secure good assets, and once stabilized, then work to pay down loans to own them free and clear sooner rather than later. 
Thomas Lebens Can a rookie use a DSCR loan for a duplex?
15 December 2024 | 18 replies
There is a range of DSCR lender underwriting policies for "1st time investors" - some don't allow it, some do with no restrictions, and some in the middle (typically cut max LTV by 5% or so and restrict against anything over 4 units)Also - check out these BiggerPockets articles for a ton of info about DSCR loans:DSCR Loans: What Are They And How To Get The Best Termshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/...DSCR Loans: How To Use Pro Strategies To Save More And Make Morehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/...Multifamily DSCR Loans: A New High-Impact Loan Option For Real Estate Investors?
Nate Jenks Fixed vs "first responder" Adjustable rate mortgage.
11 December 2024 | 10 replies
That said, I'm looking to BRRRR this upcoming year, but that's only because the first 3 properties allowed us to build up enough capital for this strategy to make sense. 
Dan McClain Time Value of Money
11 December 2024 | 3 replies
Sounds like we employ nearly identical strategies.
Azita Nejaddehghan New Member, Live in the DMV!
11 December 2024 | 11 replies
My wife and I would be happy to share our strategy!
Travis Myers New To Real Estate Investing
9 December 2024 | 5 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.
Tyler Cobb Mobile Home Investing
10 December 2024 | 12 replies
There are multiple strategies that you can use on mobile homes to achieve your real estate investing goals. 
Grant Shipman MTR Absolute Necessity to learn CoLiving Property Management
10 December 2024 | 2 replies
Once you've re-read what I mean by CPM- who else out there has developed their own CPM, or who else out there sees the need for a separate PM strategy for coliving properties? 
Silas Melson Estimating Rehab Costs
14 December 2024 | 15 replies
., major systems like plumbing/electrical)Full Gut/Studs Down: $85-$120 per sq. ft.Luxury Finishes: $150+ per sq. ft.However determine the Rehab Costs are only a part of analyzing a deal, you also have to focus on determine the After Repair Value of the property in the specific Area/LocationIf you’re focusing on specific markets and ever want to discuss analyzing deals or strategies, feel free to connect, Our firm would love to help you!
Levi Perl Cash out refi now at 70% LTV or season and wait to do 80% LTV?
9 December 2024 | 15 replies
Liquidity: If this is your first or second property, prioritizing liquidity (by cashing out now) might allow you to seize unexpected opportunities, especially if you’re actively prospecting deals.Since you don’t have a deal lined up yet, you might explore options to minimize the gap, like prequalifying potential deals or using short-term financing strategies to bridge the 4 months.Good luck growing your portfolio!