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Christopher Warren Multifamily Mindset $40k ????
10 December 2024 | 26 replies
Example someone has 2 million down payment they buy something NNN at 5 million and I make 150,000 in about 60 days for about 20 hours of time depending on how complex the deal is.I am just tired of newbies being told bullsh*t.
Kyle Luman Cash flow vs equity discussion in recent Podcast
13 December 2024 | 13 replies
Take the larger down payment and put it into something bigger, which lowers your %equity in the property but still keeps the $equity and the cash flow is now going into the larger property.
Scott Tennell Creative Financing Strategies: What’s Working for You Right Now?
8 December 2024 | 14 replies
These properties can often be acquired through creative financing methods like:Seller Financing: Negotiate flexible terms with motivated sellers who want to avoid traditional bank processes.Lease Options/Subject-To Financing: Take over a seller’s mortgage without assuming full responsibility, especially for properties needing renovation.Creative Terms: Adjust terms to fit market conditions, like offering lower down payments or longer payoff periods.Staying connected with investors and tailoring deals to current conditions can help you secure opportunities even in challenging markets.
Radhika S. Newbie & long distance
13 December 2024 | 35 replies
How quickly are you able to save for a down payment?
Scott Trench Bold Prediction: The Fed WILL Do a 25+ BPS Cut... But RE Borrowing Rates Will Rise
17 December 2024 | 20 replies
I have this theory that basically the stock market can grow faster than the fundamentals more so than housing, reason being when people put money into their 401k or whatever they are just throwing money in, not looking at p/e or whatever, the stock market is in part just an index of Americans excess savings plus it’s a unstated policy of the government that stocks go up, where as housing people are obviously very very aware of how much thier monthly payments is/ how much rent is, plus it seems that is actually a push to lower housing prices at least relative to inflation.
Hector Espinosa Seller Financing Advantages and Disadvantages
10 December 2024 | 5 replies
     * House is a 2699 sq/ft Single Family Residence| 3 beds, 3 bathroom | Built in 1956 | NO HOA     * There is a chance I could pay only interests so I can start saving some cash for the incoming maintenance and annual payment equivalent to the 12 monthly payments (~$5,029.77 per year during the balloon period)The advantages I can identify in this deal for me are:* Lower interest compared with traditional loans* Lower down payment compared with the ones compared for traditional loans* House is technically ready to be rented (waiting for the inspection) * Forecast - 3 yr growth (appreciation) is expected to be 8.1 % (Bigger Pockets)The disadvantages I can identify: * I am still vulnerable to foreclosure if sellers don't make mortgage payments to the bank.* Refinancing issues at the end of the Balloon Payment?
Chad Gardner Looking to house hack / move to Minneapolis/St. Paul. Help?
7 December 2024 | 9 replies
You can sell on financial method because there is such short demand there is all but no comp's to use for comp method, and if selling as turn-key, yup, financial method will be your friend for sure. 
Akash Agrawal mortgage in a real estate General Partnership
11 December 2024 | 2 replies
If a single partner pays the mortgage personally, the payment must be treated as a contribution to the partnership, as specified in the partnership agreement.
Carlos Richardson Question regarding debt consolidation
12 December 2024 | 7 replies
Locking in a lower interest term loan will also force you to get the principal down as opposed to just making minimum card payments every month that allow the balance to keep growing.
Nate Jenks Fixed vs "first responder" Adjustable rate mortgage.
11 December 2024 | 10 replies
@Nate Jenks - @Andrew Postell did a great job clarifying the big challenge you'd run into pulling cash out with such a low down payment