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Allison Somera Thoughts on DSCR Loans for Investment Properties?
20 November 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).
Jr Miller INVESTORS ONLY: Are self showings a race to the bottom on your rent rate?
18 November 2024 | 2 replies
As a company we are considering a third party that offers virtual/face time walk thru's where human engagement occurs from the first phone call, until 11pm, weekends, holidays included- where the prospective tenant is loosely (virtually) tethered all the way through showings, feedback, follow ups and ultimately application process.
Stuart Udis Structuring your entities for anonymity is NOT asset protection
21 November 2024 | 39 replies
Some of the simpler asset protection solutions would include the following:  having max funds allowed in qualified retirement plan or IRA rather than personal as retirement plans are exempt assets in Federal and most state bankruptcies; investing through an annuity if your state (Florida and Texas for example) exempts insurance policies and defines annuities as an insurance policy; taking advantage of maximum homestead exemption in your state; use of corporations or more popular LLC or Series LLC to limit liability to the entity holding the asset; reasonable liability insurance if available; separating asset ownership from asset management; etc.I can design a simple, cost effective asset protection strategy of up to about $5million with little cost IF the individual resides in Texas or Florida.  
Homero Matzenbacher New member looking to learn lots and network!
18 November 2024 | 4 replies
Start working on your credit score and research financing options, including FHA or conventional loans.
Julio Gonzalez 11 ways to lower taxes when selling your property
17 November 2024 | 1 reply
The increased depreciation deductions can offset your taxable income, including gains from the sale of the previous property.
Scott McGadden Looking for next moves for long term SF rentals in the Austin and San Antonio areas
18 November 2024 | 14 replies
We're looking for possible next moves including doing a 1031 to a lower prop tax state into a couple of newer SF units or possibly a multi-family opportunity.
Marcellis Mosby Establishing rehab costs during short open house
18 November 2024 | 3 replies
This gives me access to a large network of skilled contractors, including plumbers, HVAC specialists, electricians, and general contractors.I’ve identified a promising opportunity with an auction property, but I’m unsure how to accurately estimate rehab costs with only a small window to do so.
Roli E. Paying Assignment Fee Outside of Closing
17 November 2024 | 5 replies
He says he would provide me with a 1099 and he has to do it this way because the seller insisted on using their title company and the title company would not include the assignment fee to the transaction.
Scott Champion I have $200,000.00 cash to invest.
21 November 2024 | 20 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.
Kay S. What would you recommend? Divorcing, unemployed, house not selling
20 November 2024 | 11 replies
In an effort to bring ANY $ in to help cover the mortgage ($4600 including taxes and insurance), I put together an AirBnB site for the property and set it live, with zero expectation.