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Erin Hong Does a 40% Down Payment Ever Make Sense?
23 October 2023 | 46 replies
If they will do a loan with less than 1, the pricing takes a hit.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 = 1.23This property cash flows. 
Jacquelyn First Should my tenant buy their own fridge?
7 July 2022 | 58 replies
@Richard Weinberg great real life illustrations.!
Nathan Gesner Hawaii or South America? Something else?
4 October 2019 | 69 replies
It's an illustration of the greater fool theory, according to which one needs another fool to buy from us at an even higher price than what we paid.
Jason Watts First property. 100% financing...
7 November 2023 | 12 replies
I'll attach to charts to this to illustrate my point.
Joanna Chong S. DSCR Loan - House hacking with multi-family
31 October 2023 | 14 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 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Ryan Thomson Real Estate Investing: Why Cost Averaging Outperforms Timing the Market
30 October 2023 | 13 replies
To illustrate this, we'll examine real-life data from the Colorado Springs market.Misconception 1: Timing the MarketThe idea of "buying the dip" in the real estate market is akin to trying to catch lightning in a bottle.
Tim Braun Bought first fixer upper with HML, considering refinancing with DSCR loan
13 September 2023 | 10 replies
If they will do a loan with less than 1, the pricing takes a hit.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 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Tyler D. Pittsburgh Area Fourplexes?
9 January 2020 | 10 replies
The map below illustrates this: The Shadyside, Bloomfield, and East Liberty neighborhoods seem to have the highest number of 3 to 4 units. 
James Barras 30 year financing options
30 October 2023 | 7 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 = 1.23As I mentioned, DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Josh Haney Brand new to investing. Is Turnkey investing a good option?
23 October 2023 | 46 replies
The diagram below illustrates the basic process for selecting between turkey or direct purchase.Turnkey Due Diligence QuestionsThe following are considerations/questions to ask the turnkey provider:“Can I have an independent inspector evaluate the property?”