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Corey Davis Operationalizing & Scaling
31 December 2024 | 5 replies
Since I renovated it to my preferences, the home was able to command $3,500 rent/month with roughly $1,100/month in profit. 
Jared Haxton Setting Up and Marketing 4.25% Seller Finance Deal
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
I’d love your input on whether this deal could appeal to investors and how best to structure it.Property Details:Worth: ~$300,000HOA: $273/month, Taxes/Insurance: ~$170/monthCurrent Rent: $1,880/month (long-term); next tenant advertised at $1,950/month.Mid-term rental potential: ~$2,400/month (I haven’t tried this, but it’s my estimate).My Financing Idea:Large down payment: ~$125,000 (This is my priority to reinvest elsewhere).Seller-financed balance: ~$175,000 at 4.25% for 30 years.Buyers take over taxes, insurance, and HOA.Questions:1.
Christopher Lynch What Is The Best Way to Start Flipping Houses and Raise Capital?
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Do you have any tips on how to approach and structure deals with private lenders for scaling?
Tanner King Analyzing a House Hack (First time buyer)
6 January 2025 | 13 replies
Hey Tanner, Some analysis I'd recommend:-Market Rents-How much renovation is needed to command top $ rents-Is the home located in an appreciating neighborhoodHousehacking is simple!
Matthew Paul L.A county California fires
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
Just saw the news , over 1000 structures destroyed and possibly 28,000 in danger . 
Christopher Lynch How To Start a Syndication ?
10 January 2025 | 9 replies
While I understand the basic structure of General Partners (GP) and Limited Partners (LP), I was under the impression that GPs always had to put 'skin in the game.'
Allison Littman "Church" Purchase Creative Financing
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
My tax professional is stating that I would need an appraisal to show the lot/structure are valued at $400k if I try to claim $200k as a donation.
David Sohn Subto/Seller Finance Deal Question
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
If a seller refinanced a house at around 220k and has about 120k left in mortgage, but the house also appreciated to 450k, how do I structure a subto/seller finance deal?
Kyle Carter Distressed property valuation
8 January 2025 | 5 replies
If the structure on the property is determined to have no value, be careful when you consider paying the “value of the land”.The value of raw land is different than the value of land with an existing structure, even if the structure has no value.  
Brad Roche FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here's how they break down:Fannie Mae HomestyleMinimum Down Payment: 3%-5% (Primary Residence) & 20% Down (Investment/Second Home)Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: Per County Loan LimitsOccupancy Types: Primary Residence, Second Homes, and Investment PropertiesUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements (e.g., new roofing, foundation repairs)-Cosmetic Enhancements (e.g., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.