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Allison Somera Thoughts on DSCR Loans for Investment Properties?
20 November 2024 | 9 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Orlundo Hubbard New Investor To The Austin Market
15 November 2024 | 10 replies
So far, my main background is in wholesaling.
Stuart Udis Structuring your entities for anonymity is NOT asset protection
21 November 2024 | 39 replies
Some of the simpler asset protection solutions would include the following:  having max funds allowed in qualified retirement plan or IRA rather than personal as retirement plans are exempt assets in Federal and most state bankruptcies; investing through an annuity if your state (Florida and Texas for example) exempts insurance policies and defines annuities as an insurance policy; taking advantage of maximum homestead exemption in your state; use of corporations or more popular LLC or Series LLC to limit liability to the entity holding the asset; reasonable liability insurance if available; separating asset ownership from asset management; etc.I can design a simple, cost effective asset protection strategy of up to about $5million with little cost IF the individual resides in Texas or Florida.  
Jr Miller INVESTORS ONLY: Are self showings a race to the bottom on your rent rate?
18 November 2024 | 2 replies
As a company we are considering a third party that offers virtual/face time walk thru's where human engagement occurs from the first phone call, until 11pm, weekends, holidays included- where the prospective tenant is loosely (virtually) tethered all the way through showings, feedback, follow ups and ultimately application process.
Leslie Daniely First Property As A MTR-Quadplex
17 November 2024 | 16 replies
I don't know your market at all, but it's common for neighborhoods next to the hospital to not always feel safe to out of town nurses--- so just know proximity isn't always the main point.
Sunny Rajvansh Property Manager and signing the lease
14 November 2024 | 11 replies
There is a reason that most states (including Connecticut) require property managers to be licensed, one of which is that they are required to have basic education on the rules and laws governing the practice.
April Birdsong Replace new carpet in Bedrooms for hardwood?
15 November 2024 | 16 replies
The master has the same laminate as the main floor and the 2 bedrooms have carpet.
Scott Champion I have $200,000.00 cash to invest.
21 November 2024 | 20 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases.
Homero Matzenbacher New member looking to learn lots and network!
18 November 2024 | 4 replies
Start working on your credit score and research financing options, including FHA or conventional loans.
Scott McGadden Looking for next moves for long term SF rentals in the Austin and San Antonio areas
18 November 2024 | 14 replies
We're looking for possible next moves including doing a 1031 to a lower prop tax state into a couple of newer SF units or possibly a multi-family opportunity.