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11 February 2025 | 6 replies
I'm not a fan of the issues or typically the fixes.
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10 February 2025 | 10 replies
Even if you get a great deal that is 20% below market, appraisers will typically be anchored by the last sale price and you may be stuck not being able to pull out as much cash as you need to pay off the HELOC.
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22 January 2025 | 1 reply
., the 2006 or 2009 IECC — International Energy Conservation Code).Cost Considerations for a 90-unit or 112-unit Project:The actual cost of qualifying for the 45L tax credit depends on various factors, including:Energy Efficiency Compliance: The primary cost will come from ensuring that each unit meets the required energy efficiency standards, which typically involve energy modeling, certification from third-party energy raters, and potentially upgrading insulation, HVAC systems, windows, and other components of the building to meet the necessary performance levels.Energy Modeling: Typically, you'll need to pay for an energy consultant or engineer to model the building's energy performance and ensure it qualifies for the credit.
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6 February 2025 | 4 replies
It really helped us get a better interest rate on the property and typically allowed us to put 10-20% down since we were buying the home to be our primary residence.
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3 February 2025 | 26 replies
It's a different business model than the typical broker-investor relationship.
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28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Sellers can avoid paying transfer taxes to the county, while buyers are spared from facing significant property tax increases.However, it's important to note that lenders typically only approve these loans for properties with five or more units.
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22 January 2025 | 21 replies
You won't be able to use conventional financing and must use a non-recourse loan which typically require 40% down.
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8 February 2025 | 7 replies
@Joshua Martin,If there’s a chance you’ll sell next year, a HELOC might be the better move since it typically has lower upfront costs compared to a cash-out refi.
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1 February 2025 | 5 replies
Hi, I am keen on a property but checked that it uses Oil for heating (instead of the typical gas or electric).
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1 February 2025 | 30 replies
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?