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Sarah Reece Looking to Move into the Hard Money Space - Feeling Stuck
6 May 2024 | 37 replies
A lot of lenders of various sizes on there that can help with some of the logistical questions, software, contracts, recommendations etc. 
Ariel Gonzalez Monopolized portfolio in submarket
5 May 2024 | 2 replies
There is plenty of room for rental growth in this area given its small size and the rental market is very hot and there’s little availability.
Austin Tam Calling All ABC Capital Investors: Updates on Investments
6 May 2024 | 23 replies
After Maverick said no to our request to help us with ~$6k, I also approached Jay Walsh after the buy-back to help us by returning portion of the money that was owed to us.
Bhushan Shinkre Insane 2-3X property tax rise in Kansas City (Jackson county)
5 May 2024 | 5 replies
@Dale K Poyser After doing further digging, I noticed that my neighbor's duplex (same size, condition) is still on old assessment and it wasn't updated but mine was.
Matt Randall Question about investing with a DSCR Loan
6 May 2024 | 9 replies
Underwriting items for DSCR loans include appraisal, credit report, liquidity verification, borrowing entity documents, landlord insurance verification, and whereapplicable lease, verification of rent and security deposit receipt, and property management agreement.DSCR lenders should never ask you for tax returns, W-2 income, pay stubs, or company financial statements.A good DSCR lender can fund your DSCR loan in under 30 days.Pro Number 2: Loan StructureDSCR loans are generally structured as thirty year term, fixed rate and fully amortizing, with LTV up to 80%.To increase cash flow and boost DSCR to qualify for a higher LTV, you can even structure with a five or ten year interest-only period where principal payments are made over the remaining portion of the 30 year term.Most DSCR lenders can fund your loan with DSCR as low as 1.0, though 1.1 is where you will find the best terms.A few DSCR lenders specialize in no and low seasoning cash out refi for rental property investors who use the BRRR strategy.Compare this to traditional banks which generally offer lower LTV, shorter term, higher DSCR requirement, and 6 months of seasoning.Pro Number 3: ReliabilityDSCR loans are a growing component of the multi trillion dollar institutional credit market.While DSCR loan origination volume is growing fast, it struggles to satisfy the demand from institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds and credit funds that buy DSCR loans.For this reason, as long as DSCR loan program guidelines for subject property and borrower are met, there is a very high probability that your loan will be fundedwithout delay.Compare this to banks which may subject you to months of underwriting before ultimately rejecting your loan application for reasons unrelated to your application.Con Number 1: Strict GuidelinesThe largest and healthiest part of the DSCR loan industry is 1 to 4 unit residential investment properties in non rural markets where the As Is value and the purchase price is one hundred thousand dollars or higher, and the guarantor's credit score is 680 or higher.If an element of your transaction does not fall within program guidelines, your loan will either be declined or require an exception which can cause delay.DSCR loan program guidelines are constantly evolving to adapt to the demands of borrowers and institutional investors, and to respond to market and risk.A good DSCR lender will knowledgeably and transparently communicate program guidelines, proactively communicate to identify potential issues, and set expectations in a clear and thoughtful manner.Con Number 2: ShenanigansThe DSCR loan industry is fast growing and loosely regulated, attracting loan brokers, private lenders and salesmen who are not knowledgable about program guidelines, not expert in structuring your loan to meet your specific goals, not capable of closing your loan in a timely manner, and not truthful or transparent about loan terms.Con Number 3: Higher interest ratesGiven the demand for DSCR loans from institutional credit investors, the credit spread or risk premium has decreased, making DSCR loan interest rates from the most competitive DSCR lenders nearly the same as bank loans and conventional investment property loans.We should include an asterisk on this con because it is not always true and may not be true in the future.
Mj Kim Crystal River Short Term Rentals Anyone???
6 May 2024 | 13 replies
It's really fun. if you haven't been, and great for families of all sizes.
JC K. Property Management Software with Lending Features
4 May 2024 | 3 replies
You will need to set up the loan principal as a liability account and record the monthly payment, the principal portion will reduce the liability account and the interest portion as an expense.
Bo Evans Can you get a Equity Line of Credit on a MHP?
5 May 2024 | 4 replies
Is it possible to pull out equity on my portion
Taya Shavers Building Portfolio in Japan
6 May 2024 | 6 replies
4.  2 and 3 above determine your deal size
David Walton Investing security deposits
6 May 2024 | 30 replies
Tenants either didn’t give proper notice to move , damages above the amount of the deposit , rents or portions of rents due, etc .