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29 December 2024 | 17 replies
I'm using a software that runs on A.I. helps me capture organic leads, automation, my socials, A.i. follow up and has it's own crm.
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1 January 2025 | 32 replies
Maybe you're not using a business anyway, but just saying the difference. :-)
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
As a side note typically I do not use my deferred tax dollars to invest in traditional real estate as the benefits (depreciation etc) are all lost when using a self directed IRA - My guess is build to rent will provide little to no cash flow to build the account - it will all be locked in the property.
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12 January 2025 | 25 replies
Is this using a 20% down, conventional or DSCR loan, although I would think a first time investor would use a conventional loan.
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8 January 2025 | 8 replies
Start by using a land trust and transfer the deed to your LLC later, once you’ve acquired a few more properties.If you’re willing to move and remodel, consider getting a 30-year loan on your next property.
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4 February 2025 | 17 replies
So now we're using a workaround.
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1 January 2025 | 12 replies
Tenants save money when using a shared meter, so there's plenty of room for error when calculating how to distribute the charges.
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30 December 2024 | 6 replies
https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/study-reveals-....Not sure BP will allow that link to post, if not just google " 10000 saved using a broker vs direct lender" and you can find the article.On the flip side, there are some banks and credit unions that could offer products that they do not allow to be brokered.
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30 December 2024 | 1 reply
Here's the breakdown of rental income and expense analysis:1.Annual Gross Income: $25,800 (Monthly rent of $2,150 x 12)2.Annual Expenses: $25,800 * 0.40 = $10,3203.Annual NOI: $25,800 - $10,320 = $15,4804.Annual Debt Service: $10,680 (Calculated previously using a mortgage calculator with a loan of $131,775, 7.25% interest, and a 30-year term)5.DSCR: $15,480 / $10,680 = 1.45 (approximately)
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3 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am using a conventional FHA loan to acquire the property.