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Michael Nelson 10% down initial brrrr purchase options
23 February 2025 | 6 replies
Many hard money lenders offer loans that include rehab costs, which could be beneficial for your BRRRR strategy.Alternatively, if you find a lender that offers a DSCR loan with a lower down payment requirement, that could be another route to explore, especially if you already have positive rental income history.
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.
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..
Robert Ellis Has anyone explored standalone parking structures?
21 February 2025 | 3 replies
High end customers will require Concierge services. 
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.
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. 
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.
Jennifer Fernéz Please share a template for your application
11 February 2025 | 10 replies
Do you require renters insurance?
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?