Jason ODell
Cash on cash for non-leveraged properties
4 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hey all! For some of you investors that are purchasing in the Midwest, I'm curious what you're seeing as average cash on cash values for more purchases made with cash. As I'm analyzing properties, I'm just making sure...
David Burton
New member learning to wholesale! Milan, TN.
2 February 2025 | 7 replies
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Brad Kanouse
IRA funds as down payment
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.
Harsh Shah
Options for fire damanged rental property
31 January 2025 | 4 replies
Very few non-owner occupied property policies guarantee full replacement cost - they typically provide replacement cost up to the dwelling limit purchased.
Gregory Whitmyer
Choosing the Right Private Money Lender: Key Factors to Consider
23 January 2025 | 2 replies
As a lender, it is my firm belief that honesty, transparency and service are the most important factors.
Travis Mullenix
Aloha Capital Reviews?
31 January 2025 | 28 replies
Other KPIs and considerations you should evaluate when talking to any lender who offered private placement of loans/notes are historic default rate, how quickly they can place your funds (do you get preference over their income funds, for example), average interest rate - borrower note rate and what is passed through to you, are loans serviced by a 3rd party servicer or in house.
Mark A. McElhannon
Basic approach to secure financing on an investment property
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
Those willing to go beyond that could be good partners for real estate investors.Traditional banks/Local Banks and non-bank lenders - If they are a portfolio lender, meaning they actually hold on to the loan and don't just collect your payment, then they have the ability to be flexible.
Esther Kamga
How to find Leads
24 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi Esther, do you only offer this service in NC or can you work with other jurisdictions (i.e.
Grant Shipman
Navigating Zoning Laws: Challenges and Opportunities for Co-Living Real Estate Invest
3 February 2025 | 0 replies
The Yale Law Journal article, "Zoned Out: How Zoning Law Undermines Family Law’s Functional Turn," highlights this issue, noting that while family law has evolved to recognize diverse family structures, zoning laws have lagged behind, potentially hindering innovative housing solutions like co-living.Challenges for Co-Living InvestorsFor real estate investors interested in co-living, these restrictive definitions can lead to:Legal Barriers: Difficulty obtaining permits or approvals for co-living spaces due to non-compliance with traditional family definitions in zoning codes.Operational Challenges: Potential fines or legal disputes arising from housing arrangements that don't conform to local zoning definitions of a household.Market Limitations: Reduced ability to meet the growing demand for affordable, shared housing solutions.Advocacy for ReformThe Bloomberg article, "Why Are Zoning Laws Defining What Constitutes a Family?"