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Laurence Mendonca New member looking to start
21 February 2025 | 7 replies
Don’t stress the lower income; house hacking is great because the rent helps cover the mortgage.Both Central Florida and Tampa are great, but Tampa’s been my playground for over 20 years.
Yusuke Koike Looking for a Loan Broker working with UWM
22 February 2025 | 6 replies
Quote from @Matt Bridgman: I believe the LTV for investment side of UWM's HELOC is 75% and it will be a full doc loan so their will be income qualifications.
Jordyn Ohs What do I do if my DTI is getting in the way of my next investment property?
18 February 2025 | 9 replies
Thanks everyone.Annual T4 income: 250K380K in liquid investments.Principle property est. valued at 670K with 250k left owing and 155K heloc attached.Rental 1: purchased 2021 for 220K current est. value at 270K was a house hack with 5% down and $1600 monthly rental income.Rental 2: purchased 2022 for 280K 20% down current est. value 345K rental is $2000 monthly Rental 3: purchased 2023 for 267K with 20% current est value 310K rents for 2100 a month.
Nate Williams How to do your first “not live in” deal
19 February 2025 | 4 replies
and also like what I do Utilize as STRs: You furnish and list these properties as short-term rentals (STRs) on platforms like Booking.com or Airbnb.Generate Cash Flow: The higher rental income from STRs, compared to long-term rentals, allows you to cover your mortgage/lease payments, generate positive cash flow, and potentially have funds left over for further investments.Positive Cash Flow: STRs often generate higher rental income than long-term rentals, allowing you to cover your costs and potentially profit.Tax Advantages: You can often deduct expenses related to your STR business, such as mortgage interest, property taxes, and maintenance costs.
Karolina Powell Anyone close to 7% or under?
23 February 2025 | 11 replies
Adequate W2 income and 780+ credit score. 
Tony Thomas Buying Down Points
14 February 2025 | 12 replies
What's the annual ROI on the cost of the points to you in terms of savings?
TJ Dittmar Market Analysis for rental
15 February 2025 | 2 replies
I highly recommend you study this, practice it, and apply it.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/rental-property-cash-flow...Property Details:Type: Single-family homePurchase Price: $289,900Down Payment: 20% ($57,980)Loan Amount: $231,920Interest Rate: 6.85%Loan Term: 30 yearsMonthly Mortgage Payment:Using a mortgage calculator, your principal and interest will cost $1,515 per monthRental Income:Average Rent for Single-Family Home: $2,171 per monthOperating Expenses:Property Taxes: $300 per monthInsurance: $100 per monthMaintenance and Repairs: Budgeting 5% of rental income ($109 per month)Vacancy Rate: Assuming 5% vacancy ($109 per month)Property Management Fees: If outsourced, typically 10% of rental income ($217 per month)Total Monthly Expenses:Operating Expenses: $835Mortgage Payment: $1,515Total Expenses: $2,350Net Monthly Cash Flow:Rental Income: $2,171Total Expenses: $2,350Net Cash Flow: -$179 per monthConclusion:In this scenario, the rental income of $2,171 per month does not fully cover the total monthly expenses of $2,350, resulting in a negative cash flow of $179.
Charlotte Wilson Multiple mortgages for investment properties
22 February 2025 | 3 replies
The proposed rent from the income property can possibly help you qualify as well. 
Zhenyang Jin Affordable target price comparison between business and residential loan
13 February 2025 | 10 replies
This is generally correct, DSCR loans do not look at all at your personal income.  
Chris Rojas House hack. Scaling up and its blockers
23 February 2025 | 6 replies
It sounds like your current bank might be hesitant to provide a loan for the next property until you can prove that the current property provides enough income to support your overall DTI (Debt to Income Ratio).