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Sheridan D'Agostino Cosigning for individuals or a group?
16 March 2024 | 3 replies
We are still diligently screening the tenants and they are agreeable to using their parents to cosign in one way or another.Can I have one parent cosign for the group if they agree or does each individual renter need a cosigner?
Mike Mutabazi Hard Money lenders.
19 March 2024 | 16 replies
This criteria is for 1-4 and 5-8 unit programs.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 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Julio Gonzalez Incentives for Cost Segregation Studies
19 March 2024 | 0 replies
For newly constructed, purchased or renovated properties and also retroactive generally over the last 10 years, building components are properly classified into individual units of property and accurate recovery periods for computing depreciation deductions.
Michael Nelson What do hard money lenders need to see in terms of the deal?
19 March 2024 | 19 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 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Julia Hagen Just spent $7,000 on home warranties..?? 😫😳
19 March 2024 | 46 replies
So, while money is tight I thought it would be a good idea to purchase home warranties for our 3 homes (10 individual units in total because of attached granny units and subdividing).  
Heidi Ann Faller Negative AGI from rental properties - how to carryforward and use
19 March 2024 | 5 replies
If you sold the property and listed it individually on the schedule E (or grouped it but sold everything in the group) then the whole loss should be recognizable at the disposition of property. 
Prithvi Sri Are all commercial real estate agents like this?
19 March 2024 | 19 replies
By law, licensed individuals are required to present all offers to purchase, regardless of who they come from or how unrealistic they might be. 
Adam Eckhoff how would YOU invest $100k?
19 March 2024 | 12 replies
Consider how you'll reinvest rental income, save for future down payments, and scale your real estate portfolio over time.Ultimately, the decision to invest in real estate or continue with your index fund investment depends on your individual circumstances, goals, and risk tolerance.
Caleb Sonneman Summits & Conventions ... are they worth it?
18 March 2024 | 1 reply
Where I got a ton of value was from the individual 30-60 minutes "meetings" in the hotel coffee shop, lobby, or bar with other participants.
Evan Gen How much of your portfolio is in real estate?
18 March 2024 | 7 replies
Here's mine:90% Real Estate 7% IRA SP5003% Cash 0% Crypto, options, individual stocks