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Jack B. What are the risks of DSCR loans?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
wild. 8. if you dont want to close in an LLC, you can still close in your personal name. 9. there are lenders with competitive rates if long term rents are greater than 1.1 of debt on the property (PITIA). however, there are also lenders who will allow you to do 80% cash out refinances with DSCR if DSCR ratio is 1.0. there are lenders that allow you to buy real estate at 20% down EVEN IF DSCR ratio is only 0.8. which means the rents are less than the debt on the property.
Richard Volkov Could This Be a New Way to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying the Whole Property?
19 January 2025 | 47 replies
I do NOT have enough knowledge or experience in this arena to provide specific “how to” accomplish this, or even to provide specific”proof” of my position.  
Eryn Garcia My pickle/real estate woes, help/suggestions
19 January 2025 | 5 replies
Both accounts same bank they even froze her roommates account at the same bank and he had nothing to do with real estate no existing loan family member is alive.
Michael Deering Buying Rentals in Japan
25 January 2025 | 15 replies
Sometimes occupants still live there and eviction is not easy, and I have even heard a story once that the yakuza are involved in the construction and real estate business and exorted money from buyers through occupants in these properties. 
Bryan Hartlen Anyone have good experiences with their property management company?
18 January 2025 | 11 replies
Bryan,This is one of the biggest challenges when investing in C/C+ areas, and it’s even more amplified in D-class neighborhoods.
Ryan Daulton Benefits of self-directed IRAs
14 January 2025 | 18 replies
Another key benefit is diversification; an SDIRA allows you to include real estate in your portfolio, reducing risk by spreading your investments across different asset types, which isn’t possible with a standard IRA.Moreover, assets in an SDIRA often enjoy protection from creditors, adding a layer of security to your investments.
Henry Lazerow Two warnings for the Chicago market! Section 8 lawsuits and fake tenants ID's
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
North side Chicago I have never even had to give a tenant a late fee and none of the tenants I have placed for clients have ever given them issues either, properly picked people pay like clockwork on autopay.
James Tobin New to Real Estate, looking to get into the market in 2025
17 January 2025 | 17 replies
Joining investor meetups in your area can also help you build relationships with experienced investors who may offer mentorship or even potential partnerships.Finally, don’t underestimate the power of letting people know your plans.
Joel Florek 31 units in 30 months at age 24, $70k Annual Cashflow
9 January 2025 | 116 replies
@joel even if you convince the bank,  did you put 5% of your own money down,  or someone else's? 
Brady Morgan Securities Based Lending for Low Interest Rate
17 January 2025 | 19 replies
Will talk with them to verify, but im looking at rates currently from under 5% to about 5.5%.. seems even with their largest LOC its over 6% based on current sofr.