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Desiree Rejeili Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
I'm so glad you found the post helpful.To answer your question, yes, certain types of homes and markets definitely tend to benefit more from full-service staging.
Tyler Kesling Funding Your First Deal
7 January 2025 | 16 replies
There may be requirements to cover the trash service depending on the town.My first commercial loan was 30% down, 20 year term (adjusting after the first 5 years). 
Melissa Odom Needing Advice on Commercial Project
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
could it service the debt on $1m?
Vontarius Dameko Leveraging Conversational AI for appointment setting & customer service
29 December 2024 | 3 replies

Hey! I'm curious on what is the general consensus on leveraging conversational AI for outreaching to leads? There has been a ton of interest in the technology but I'm curious to know what are the thoughts from those w...

Alex Silang From a finance perspective, how does investing in a high rate environment work?
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Year 0: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^0 / (1 + 5%)^0 ≈ $300 in today’s buying power.Year 5: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^5 / (1 + 5%)^5 ≈ $260 in today’s buying power.Year 10: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^10 / (1 + 5%)^10 ≈ $225 in today’s buying power.Year 15: ($2,000 - $1,700) x (1 + 2%)^15 / (1 + 5%)^15 ≈ $194 in today’s buying power.So, if you purchase property in a city where rent increases at a slower pace than inflation, the amount of goods and services you can buy will decrease over time due to inflation.Here is what I recommend:Purchase in a city that possesses the following characteristics.Significant and sustained population growth.Rapid and sustained appreciationBalance negative cash flow, interest rate buydown, and increased down payment to create an acceptable cash flow situation today.Refinance when rates fall to increase cash flow.
Alon Saar Where to Start?
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
The math behind Real Estate is not that complicated, Revenue - expenses and debt service = cash flow. 
Kelly Pintos How would you invest 200k as a first-time property investor?
21 January 2025 | 2 replies
DSCR loans go up to 80% of the purchase price and depending on the Debt Service Coverage Ratio and your credit score you can expect rates on a 30 yr loan ranging from High 6%- Mid 8%. 
John Friendas Maximum # of DSCR Loans Lenders Will Give?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
The number of DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans a lender will offer can vary depending on the lender, your financial situation, and the property cash flow.
Anthony Becerra Flipping: Getting Under Contract & Getting POF
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
I know there are services that provide proof of funds but I view that as misrepresentation. 
Travis Gutting What is the best method for finding properties?
31 January 2025 | 10 replies
I.e. say your plumber has a fixed $150 service call fee.