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Joshua Voigt Hitting a DTI wall with house hacking. Is DSCR refinancing an option
10 June 2024 | 12 replies
There is NO getting around the fact that you own the property/business other then a TRUE no-recourse loan (which will not be an option for small mom and pop investors) and no if the loan is on your credit report has no effect either as credit report is NOT the only source.The premise of DSCR loans is for borrowers who cannot qualify for full doc loans for one reason or another, but it seems the real premise of DSCR loans is because of the commercial purpose designation is that a lot of states do not require licensing of any type to sell these products.
Gabriel Manzanares Inexperienced, but interested in real estate
10 June 2024 | 11 replies
One important tip for you is that if you decide to hire a property manager, make sure to check if they are licensed.
AJ Wong How to renegotiate with sellers post inspection reports: Pro Tips for fair compromise
9 June 2024 | 0 replies
.- Address buyer's concerns with reputable local professional and expert evaluations and written estimates.For example if the deck needs to be repaired or replaced, during the contingency period I'll attempt to have at least 1-2 licensed contractors provide written estimates.
Garrett Humphreys Investing in Santa Fe and or Albuquerque ?
10 June 2024 | 11 replies
Santa Fe short term rental licenses are hard to obtain, that being said there are areas around Santa Fe that you don't need an STR license that do shockingly well. 
Matthew Gentile MBA, practical to a real estate professional or not?
9 June 2024 | 35 replies
But I got my RE license at 18 and brokers at 20.. when I needed it I got my Mortgage bankers license as well..
Sejin Kim Will it be hard to sell without realtor ( short term rental property)
10 June 2024 | 9 replies
I'm a local chicago mortgage lender but we are licensed and do a ton of business in CA as well - happy to be a resource in any way I can!
Kevin McKittrick Outlets aren't grounded, does the landlord or tenant need to pay?
12 June 2024 | 27 replies
Electrical work should be done by a licensed pro.The GFCI receptacle fix is accepted by some AHJ's here in CA, and sometimes not.
Noah P Bonds Has anyone successfully sued their loan servicer?
11 June 2024 | 18 replies
@Noah P BondsI would not sue them - I would request a qwr, an escrow analysis and put in the request the history / story and copy your states department responsible for licensed servicersIf you give me the state I could give you their information.
Alex Zweydoff Exploring Additional Services That Could Be Offered by Property Managers
9 June 2024 | 8 replies
"for $___/year, we provide "x" additional inspections")6) Liability policy that covers tenant intentional damage, criminal acts, and unpaid rent when skipped or evicted (through insurance provider that provides this kind of coverage)7) Financial reports per quarter (as whatever period makes sense to you) (this can allow you to advise the owner on the health of their portfolio)8) End-of-year review of the property to show conditions and suggested needed and preventative maintenance items 9) Preferred vendor discounts (requires a contract with a vendor to give better pricing)10) Eviction protection programs (this is usually done "in house" when you have sufficient number of units under your management to be able to offer this kind of program)11) Legal services (requires agreement with landlord attorney to provide those services at set fees)12) Professional photos option (for enhanced listing)13) Professional, licensed home inspection (this is more relevant for older homes to ensure safety and habitability are addressed) 14) HVAC filter replacement program (this can also be a program offered to tenants)15) Pet and ESA screening through pet screening vendor (helps to streamline and increase quality of screening)16) Client portal account for ease of communication, updates, reports, etc.
AJ Wong How I bought a riverfront house in Oregon with less than $4k out of pocket
8 June 2024 | 1 reply
The seller is offering the buyer's broker a commission of 2.5% ($8250) and I am representing myself as a licensed real estate broker.