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Karen Lauener Broker Associate, Coldwell Banker, Laguna Beach, CA
24 January 2025 | 2 replies

I’m here because I’m interested in investing in small multi family units, duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.

Bret Ceren Selling Home for STR - Is There a Ratio of Projected Income to Sales Price?
19 February 2025 | 27 replies
Quote from @Michael Baum: Hey @Bret Ceren, I did a survey last year (I think) where I spoke with 10 lenders.
Carsyn Childress Where do you find local REI meetups?
10 February 2025 | 2 replies
Most county's and areas have a Real Estate Investors Association and can often be found through Google.
Joshua Nichols Funding Flipping for the First Time
10 February 2025 | 7 replies
The question I have is, if I get a hard money loan, can I get enough to cover the closing costs and realtor fees and other associated fees?  
Shiloh Lundahl Best ways to Network with high-level investors
16 February 2025 | 7 replies
One method to meet the sort of investors you're looking to hobnob with is to get involved in their association.
Andrew Bosworth Best current commercial lending options for small/mid-sized apartments?
19 February 2025 | 13 replies
Property Bank StatementsTitle, Appraisal, Environmental, Survey Reports – If availablePurchase Contract
Phil Hale Investor targeting 5+ unit deals in Columbus—where do you network locally?
19 February 2025 | 10 replies
Quote from @Ty Coutts: Hi Phil,in Columbus, OH, some great places to network for deals including local real estate investment clubs like the Central Ohio Real Estate Investors Association (COREIA), meetups, and events hosted by real estate brokers or lenders.
Bruce D. Bolton Converting a 4 plex to condos
12 February 2025 | 16 replies
Not only is it a costly and hasselsome process to establish such, but at end it's an association of 4. 
Jose Mejia refinancing a property from hard money lender
18 February 2025 | 26 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).
Laura Casner Member percentage interest in condo used to calculate sq ft - Doesn't match actual
18 February 2025 | 8 replies
I do condo plans as part of my W2, and these SF calculations can vary based on the coord with the attorney and owner as far as how the association is originally set up in its budgeting for dues.