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18 January 2025 | 8 replies
If the loan amount you are looking for is small relative to the value of the first and the second property combined, they are very well secured on a LTV%; ask for a 1% point lower rate.If you don't want to Cross Collateralize, do you have any CD's or MM you can transfer to this bank as collateral.
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4 February 2025 | 2 replies
I would look at the DSCR loan as the first option.By the way, I suspect you are going to be disappointed by any refi appraisals ADUs typically appraise poorly JADUs can lower the property value Vs having the space as part of the primary unit.
27 January 2025 | 8 replies
Happy to chat...being a local GC takes out a lot of the risk of the biggest variable for most investors (unpredictable rehab costs) and also allows you to consider more options than the average investor, with your rehab costs being significantly lower.
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22 January 2025 | 14 replies
In this market, I would not finance a first time flipper at 75% profit split because the profits and success rate is lower than the last dozen years.
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18 January 2025 | 1 reply
All else being equal, lower mortgage rates reduce the cost of ownership and, thereby, allow more people to afford to buy.
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22 January 2025 | 2 replies
Just the different brand name lowers the cost dramatically!
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27 January 2025 | 25 replies
To transition to multi-family properties, research landlord-friendly states like Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Indiana with favorable eviction laws, lower taxes, and higher rental demand.
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20 January 2025 | 1 reply
There are significant advantages to investing here (lower barrier to entry, much better price to rent ratio's, etc. etc.).
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30 January 2025 | 21 replies
I would not offer furnished rentals in lower income areas.
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7 February 2025 | 6 replies
Find a private lender who would give you that debt for a lower amount.