Aaron Raffaelli
DSCR Loan for a first time REI
19 January 2025 | 18 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).
Vincent Plant
Hard Money Costs Too Much?
13 January 2025 | 15 replies
He said that typically in flip deals its around 30-40% down but if construction was included it would be about 30%.
Denise Evans
Tenant Estoppel Letters
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
If I represent buyers, I like to include my name and contact information along with a sentence that if anything changes after the signing but before the sale, the tenant is obligated to notify me in writing or it waives any of those changes.Buyers might have other tenant concerns that are specific to a property.
Michael Plaks
EXPLAINED: sending 1099s to contractors and vendors
15 January 2025 | 13 replies
Upon "googling" I see where some folks include Debit Cards as not having to send 1099's, but I want to be certain.A lot of contractors lump their labor and materials together.
Jacob Riddle
Hey everyone!! im new and READY. located in flint
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Maxwell Silva
How do I market myself as a new agent?
25 January 2025 | 26 replies
It should include the following First and last nameEmail addressPhone numbersocial media handlesNotesIn your notes section you will want to write in things like what the potential client is interested in, first and last time you corresponded with them and how you met them.
Ben Hedvat
Single-family residence fix & flip Hamptons NY
16 January 2025 | 0 replies
This included modernizing the kitchen with high-end appliances, upgrading bathrooms with spa-like features, and adding hardwood floors for a luxury feel Lessons learned?
Sharma Parth
Feedback on company Offer Geek in Flint, Michigan?
21 January 2025 | 14 replies
Hey Tyler we hate to hear that your experience was negative sincerely we would have hoped that we could have come to a resolution we know that you and your partner had made a request that we do $800 of work that was unfortunately not in your scope of work at the time we had exhausted $4900 in additional work to ensure the property was to satisfaction which included a new hood range upgraded lvp flooring additional framing new window and a paint upgrade from a single color format to a multi color format and can lighting all of which was never in the original scope and unfortunately when we requested that we do the work you declined I’ve attached before and after videos of the home for reference https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/h0ddll4cyp5g5gq12o73s/Video-J... always twos sides to these stories..
William Taylor
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this duplex in Michigan - are these numbers correct?
12 January 2025 | 12 replies
Quote from @William Taylor: Quote from @Addy Chupa: Hi William,I ran some numbers using our tool, and I’ve included my thoughts below, along with two scenarios: one based on your exact assumptions and another with adjusted figures that I believe could make the deal work better.Observations on Your Numbers Utilities: Based on your calculations, it seems you’ve assumed the tenants will cover all utilities.
Julian Zamora
How do I pass the NMLS SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test?
10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.