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Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
If your goal is financial independence, then selecting an investment city is a straightforward process due to the income requirements for financial independence.
Robert Ellis Has anyone explored standalone parking structures?
21 February 2025 | 3 replies
High end customers will require Concierge services. 
Stacy A Stewart Help! Any Experience with a DSCR Loan?
16 February 2025 | 4 replies
This option can allow your property to cash flow at a higher rate because the monthly payment would be cheaper than if you were to have a conventional loan; then once rates come back down you can decide to refinance on to the traditional 30 year fixed.They require much less for pre-approval and look more into the asset that you're looking to purchase than they do things like credit score.I hope this helps!
Spencer Krautkramer Air Bnb Room / Milwaukee, WI
10 February 2025 | 4 replies
It may require different insurance too..
Mayank Jain Obtain Real estate professional status while house hacking with ADU?
12 February 2025 | 2 replies
This is because one ADU unit should not require a 1000 hours even with a rehab. 
Chris Core Everything needed to start, can't find a cash flowing property.
8 February 2025 | 13 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
Jennifer Fernéz Please share a template for your application
11 February 2025 | 10 replies
Do you require renters insurance?
Duarte Marques Is it possible to get DSCR Loan without credit score and other factors?
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Leverage will be reduced from the max available, reserve requirements increased and, typically, you would be required to use a professional property manager.
Daniel Carrillo PHX is growing fast but did you REALLY choose the best area?
11 February 2025 | 5 replies
In this study, new construction is defined as a habitable structure requiring load-bearing features and MEP utilities (mechanical, electrical & plumbing)Below shows which cities have had the most activity:Question: Do you see activity increasing for the rest of Q1?
Shane McCarty buying "subject to" in Illinois... help me
20 February 2025 | 4 replies
Make sure to provide clear disclosures to the seller about the risks involved, especially regarding the existing mortgage staying in their name.Insurance Considerations – You’ll need to work with an insurance agent who understands sub-to deals, as the lender might require a policy that keeps the seller as the named insured.Due-On-Sale Clause – While banks rarely call loans due, it’s still a possibility.