
11 December 2024 | 8 replies
Unused contingency funds, unless they were received directly from the borrower, must be used to reduce the outstanding balance of the renovation mortgage after all of the renovation work has been completed and the certification of completion has been obtained.The loan is not re-amortized.Draw Schedule:The HomeStyle program has a maximum 4 draw process.The initial draw can be up to 50% of the total project and can be for materials for the project.The final draw will be at least 10% of the total project as retainage and funds will be released upon receipt and approval of final inspection, Certificate of Completion from Appraiser, signed All Bills Paid Affidavits and Lien Waivers.Additional Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw Request by borrower and contractorØ Signed All Bills Paid AffidavitØ GMG review and approve the draw request and will release funds for disbursementØ A check will be issued in the name of the borrower and contractor and delivered to borrower via USPSØ An inspection of work to date will be performed at 50% completeFinal Draw Information:Ø Signed Draw RequestØ Final inspection/Completion Certificate will be required for release of final fundsØ A Title Update showing property free from lien or encumbranceØ General Contractor’s Lien Waiver AffidavitØ Affidavit of Completion GR will review and approve the draw request and will release a check in the name of the borrower and contractor.Change Orders and Cost Overruns:Changes to the initial plan are not permitted unless prior approval by Guaranteed Rate.

3 December 2024 | 4 replies
It'll be $500-1000 for the attorney to process it for you but its part of the cost of the wholesale business that people overlook.

10 December 2024 | 4 replies
Double check on permits if the previous owners has done a remodel.Do not rely on agents representation.Do not work with a dual agency as a buyer, the agents first commitment is to the sellers.Allow at least a year of seasoning before determining the profits of an investment.Happy to share.

11 December 2024 | 11 replies
Definitely be sure to check the meetups section on BP to attend some networking in the area

11 December 2024 | 8 replies
Hey Gi'angelo, I recommend checking out your local REIA (Real Estate Investors Association).

10 December 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @Hector Espinosa: Hi,I'm negotiating a seller financing deal which may be my first one and would like to ask for some advise about and what are advantages and disadvantages about seller financing deals.These are the seller financing terms:House Price: $330,000.00 USD (Sellers still owe ~$301,000 USD)Down Payment: 5% = $16,500 USDLoan Amount: $313, 500 (Monthly payments will be amortized as a 30 years loan)Interest Rate: 4.531%Balloon Loan Term: 5 YearsMonthly Payment (P&I): $1,594.24Closing Costs: ~$3300 Zip Code: 74105Observations: * HVAC requires an update but pending to inspection (replacing with a new one will cost ~$10,000 - $15,000 USD ) * Expected Rent Income: $2,000- $2,300 but this is has been really complicated to get a good estimate because is all over the place in the different sites I have checked

10 December 2024 | 8 replies
All of my TVs have "guest mode" that prompts the guest to enter their check-out date.

2 December 2024 | 19 replies
😂Plenty of lovely folks there, plus it's where Cannon Air Force Base is located, but we soon discovered that just having a base nearby didn't necessarily make for a lively real estate market.Shortly after that, we adopted our MUCHAS criteria:M - Near a military baseU - Has at least one college or universityC - Has a Costco or equivalentH - Has a hospital ranked at least as a Level II Trauma CenterA - Has a commercial airportS - Has a Sprouts (organic grocery) or equivalentThis has led us to look at often-overlooked markets like Lubbock, Texas and Augusta, Georgia.May be worth a look for you as well!

10 December 2024 | 22 replies
It's good to hear others are having success, but I would check if it works in your area before you spend the $150.I don't know if this would apply to you, but some folks think that FF works similarly to AirBnB or Vrbo where they will push resident requests to you.

5 December 2024 | 15 replies
They might be a good fit for the aggressive terms you’re aiming for, but make sure to check their fee structures.CityScape Finance: Known for working with new lenders and offering reasonable terms.