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Michael Nguyen New to real estate. Should I create an LLC? How difficult is lending options?
21 November 2024 | 16 replies
At the end of the day, you'll still need good credit, income (rental income from the property will suffice for DSCR loans), and cash to close, including a downpayment (likely 20%+). 
Jacob Bremer HELOC next move? Better options?
18 November 2024 | 6 replies
Financing options include cross-collateralization, cash-out refinance, and DSCR loans.Good luck!
Nolan Ring 3/3 lenders have no idea about FHA loans
21 November 2024 | 10 replies
The FHA househack strategy is fairly common and pretty straight forward, a lot of people have been using this and/or the conventional househack (myself included) so have been on both sides of the table. 
Charmaine Alard Where to Start?
20 November 2024 | 4 replies
Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.
Patrick Osterling Turning a Long-Term Rental into a $3,000/Month STR in Reno, NV
18 November 2024 | 0 replies
Guests also include families visiting Reno, travelers relocating, weekend visitors, traveling workforces, and Tahoe adventurers.
Kobe Carr Is Dallas, Texas area a good start for a beginner to buy a duplex?
20 November 2024 | 24 replies
@Kobe CarrDallas offers benefits for first-time real estate investors, including a growing economy, diverse property types, affordable suburbs, landlord-friendly laws, and strong rent demand.
Justin Feeser Multi-Family Real Estate Syndication Pitch Deck
18 November 2024 | 1 reply
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Troy Welch Legal Advice-1st Position Lender, Borrower Filed Ch 11 Bankruptcy
20 November 2024 | 2 replies
The first monthly interest installment of xxxxx due on or before April 15, 2024 and continuing in like consecutive monthly interest installments of this amount for a total of one (1) year or twelve (12) payments at which time the entire unpaid balance, including Principal, accrued but unpaid interest, will become due and payable.
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.