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Rob Barth Renting properties at or below mortgage payment
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
As noted above, up to 50% of gross rental income normally gets eaten up by expenses (taxes, management fees, utilities, landscaping, repairs, capex, etc).
Ricardo Lemus The rent does not cover all
19 January 2025 | 10 replies
Thanks as always.RL What you were experiencing is actually more common than people want to admit.
Ankit Lodha Cash-our Refinance - DSCR
8 January 2025 | 13 replies
Very common scenario for sure, if it'd be helpful to look at some options feel free to reach out!
Scott Trench Can Someone Please Explain Why A "Wholesaler" Would NOT Get Licensed?
18 January 2025 | 13 replies
The profile of seller who uses a wholesaler is commonly anti-broker.
Anca R. Is a 1031 Exchange allowed in this case, and if so, is it worth the hassle?
18 January 2025 | 20 replies
As others have said a partial exchange is possible, and common.
Pixel Rogue Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat - got them all with questions on refinance/repeat
4 January 2025 | 7 replies
This is more common in highly leveraged deals. 
Nate McCarthy Investing in Sacramento - Lots of questions!
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
What are "typical" rental terms in Sac (e.g. does owner or tenant pay utilities, trash, water etc) for your properties?
Frank Pyle Seeking Advice on Financing an Airbnb/Short-Term Rental
11 January 2025 | 13 replies
You need to work with a lender that will utilize STR 1007 Data and/or AirDNA Income on a REFI.Tough deal but we do this consistently.
Jonathan Greene How to Diversify Your House Hack to Recoup More Cash Flow
30 December 2024 | 4 replies
There's no one size fits all of course, but generally the STR/MTR/LTR mix in a multi-family unit can be challenging because the way renters utilize these properties is so different.
Michael Lynch HELOC In 3rd Lien Position Question
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
I purchased a home 2.5 years ago utilizing the New York First Homebuyers Club which gives you approximately 8k in grants if you meet certain criteria, which I did.