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Brody Veilleux Using FHA 203k and DSCR refinancing
28 October 2024 | 8 replies
Since I will be refinancing with a DSCR loan, is there any benefit to transferring the title to my llc now that I’m moved out and not stuck with the FHA requirements? 
Dave Green Advice on the next move
30 October 2024 | 10 replies
I realize that I probably need to hire a financial expert to truly assist me with this question, but I’d like to ask the community how they’d look at this situation beforehand because my wife and I are relatively new at all of this.
Ben Osran Investing in the Detroit Area
30 October 2024 | 7 replies
They have a mix of solid rental demand and still offer relatively affordable entry points.FWIW, those aren't areas I specifically invest in today but they will give you some anchors and are examples of strong neighborhoods.As for schools, it’s true they can be a challenge in a lot of Detroit.
Julio Gonzalez Cost Segregation Study on Small Residential Condo
29 October 2024 | 0 replies
An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.
William Coet Invest in a Syndication as an LLC or Individual
29 October 2024 | 6 replies
Thus I do not see what benefit there is investing as a LP with a LLC
Alan Asriants Why location and time in the market are so valuable and often overlooked
28 October 2024 | 3 replies
Not many people want to believe in holding onto something for a long time and seeing the benefit of it only 10-15 maybe 20 years down the line.
Pete Schiebel Is it common to require first and last month's rent for new tenants?
30 October 2024 | 12 replies
@Nathan Gesner what is the benefit of the double deposit rather than collecting last month's rent + a single deposit? 
Porter Whitworth Invest while on sports scholarship? Or Wait until I have a 9-5
29 October 2024 | 1 reply
if you aren't will to or don't want to go into those types of areas, but by all means the FHA or 5% down conventional 2-4 unit loan is gonna be the way to go in my opinion.We did a house hack as our first move into reale state investing and it was the best thing we ever did and continues to expand ints benefits to us every year, So I am a huge fan of the strategy. 
Tri Tran Need Help! will likely lose 30K to a scam
30 October 2024 | 12 replies
However, communication issues with Lacey began almost immediately—she took two weeks just to send me a contract and was frequently unresponsive, blaming weather-related issues.She advertised the property as highly profitable, but when I asked for proof, she never provided any.
Craig Bowman New to realestate investing
28 October 2024 | 9 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.