
20 February 2025 | 2 replies
The long-term moves are to get a concession to buy down the rate for good (not a 2-1 or 3-1 buy down), it's a smaller number (i.e. .25% or .5% decrease on the rate), and getting their full closing costs covered is money out of their pocket today they'll be saving that could be huge to give the buyer more money for repairs and/or furniture along with just life expenses.

20 February 2025 | 32 replies
Add 2 points and a processing fee for the broker an underwriting fee for the lender and various and sundry closing costs and you're golden.

21 February 2025 | 3 replies
There are many reasons but near the top of the list is their cost versus the value add.

19 February 2025 | 8 replies
Using simple numbers, assume I want to purchase a $100,000 property using crypto as collateral:- I pay the closing costs with cash- I put down 10% down payment with cash ($10,000) - I utilize a crypto mortgage for the remaining 90% ($90,000) This way, I still keep my crypto and I have a property, both of which may accrue in value over the long-term.

21 February 2025 | 6 replies
The seller offered financing with 20% down, which I used to buy the place.After starting construction and realizing it was going to cost more than expected, I approached a small local bank that knew the property and would offer the rehab financing.

14 February 2025 | 19 replies
we can do it not rented but rate will be significantly higher. easier and more cost effective to rent it. unless the bridge money needs to be paid back asap or you need the funds back to buy more, then a cost analysis needs to be done. personally id get it rented at market rent or a touch below if time is a factor.

19 February 2025 | 2 replies
In my opinion, it’s a terrible look when someone affiliated with a property management company doesn’t pay rent—and the owner won’t step in.High Turnover Costs-My properties often required expensive turnover work, frequently due to evictions and poor tenant quality.

12 February 2025 | 2 replies
The land is on two tax lots so my plan is to sell the extra lot immediately after closing for a projected $275K.The property on the other lot will be a fix and flip with projected costs of $240K and an ARV of $750K.I plan to use a PML of 2 points and 12% APY for 70% of the total cost.

16 February 2025 | 7 replies
Your total project cost is only ~ $143k. 3c) Your interest rate is probably going to be in the low to mid 7s, at least4) All states/areas are different, but I usually see with my CFO clients that their property taxes are higher than their insurance, with taxes often 1.5x higher than insurance.5) Lastly, I saw PM fee of 8%, are you paying someone else to manage this?

17 February 2025 | 0 replies
As a real estate investor, I’ve learned the hard way about the mistakes that can cost time and deals.