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David Ounanian What financing options are available for real estate investors?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,
Natalie Medved Furnishing STR Do's and Don'ts
30 April 2024 | 29 replies
Read reviews when buying online.
Account Closed CA Handyman (not Contractor) has started asking for $500 in Labor per job
2 May 2024 | 41 replies
(And no, he isn't supplying his own paint, I already ran that by him just to make sure that wasn't his methodology).By the way, he mentioned the "new" CSLB  limit is $600/materials+labor but when asked for a reference to that, did not furnish anything and I can't find any info online as to that.
Christian D Llanos Transitioning to Dallas
29 April 2024 | 4 replies
I've seen online that the housing market in Dallas is tricky at the moment and that interest rates are expected to remain the same for 2024.
Jenniffer Nosenko Where do you start
30 April 2024 | 20 replies
Start by being knowledgeable about real estate investment through blogs, podcasts, online courses, and books.
Candi Kham Seeking Advice for First Rental Property Venture
29 April 2024 | 4 replies
If the software is not simplifying your life or making you more accurate, you shouldn't use it.Software does have extremely helpful features like online payments, marketing syndication (click a button, and your property is advertised on multiple sites), electronic document review/signing, maintenance tracking, and owner reports.
Josie Sevilla Advice on 1031Exchange
29 April 2024 | 4 replies
I’m new to reselling so trying to see what info I can get on line, YT, etc. 
Steven Barr Where to find list of pre-foreclosures?
29 April 2024 | 12 replies
(besides online to pay for it)Thx!
Logan M. Why are agents going to EXP and REAL, is there really that good of money?
1 May 2024 | 38 replies
The conventional brokerage model is a pre-internet, pre-online tech enabled world.
Brandon Chung Starting out House hacking
30 April 2024 | 22 replies
Utilize online platforms, real e­state listings, and work with local real estate­ agents to search for potential prope­rties.