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Jack Cottrell Help me adjust my expectations - first deal pending
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
Do you have a good credit score?  
Aaron Raffaelli DSCR Loan for a first time REI
19 January 2025 | 18 replies
There are loan programs that will do a 20% down payment with a 680 or above credit score
Joe Gellenbeck New to Investing - Excited to Get Started!
21 January 2025 | 18 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.
Franklin Marquette Hello from LA - Brand New and Eager to Learn
23 January 2025 | 8 replies
Here is one piece of advice When looking at areas to invest in check out this website https://www.areavibes.com/ its pretty cool it gives you a total livability score and rating for that areaBest of luck!
Andrew Self Mortgage Lenders for LLC
18 January 2025 | 11 replies
Most DSCR lenders will require a credit score of 620 or better.
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Colton Bridges How to refi out of hard money loan/multi unit
3 February 2025 | 25 replies
I am seeing high 6s at 75 LTV with a 720+ score
Alan Asriants Why BRRRR is not an effective strategy today...
31 January 2025 | 44 replies
In our opinion, Class C tenants have FICO scores from 560 to 620 - where their chance of default/nonpayment is 15-22%.
Jon LaBorde How many leads does it take to get a wholesale deal
8 February 2025 | 21 replies
I have also went a month or two without scoring a deal.
Chantelle Lewis Property manager recommendations - LA County
24 January 2025 | 3 replies
What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?