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Graham Lemly Financing Strategies for house I want - Hard Money, Rehab or Conventional?
4 January 2025 | 1 reply
Here is some key information:Property recently hit the market and has 2 cash offers alreadyThe seller provided a pre-inspection report, which I shared with 2 different lenders, both think it may fail conventional financing due to potential structural and electrical issues (realtor thinks it could pass conventional)Seller has 100% equity but is behind on other payments (not sure of the urgency money is needed)This is my first attempt at an “investment” property so I’m new to thisI see 3 optionsMove forward with an offer using conventional loan pre-qualification-Not as attractive of an offer to the seller-Possibility that appraiser calls out structural/electrical issues that need to be fixed before closing, effectively causing financing to fail- Best terms and fewest loan fees for meUse a rehab style loan such as ChoiceRenovation-Even less attractive than a conventional offer to seller, but less risk of failed financing if appraiser calls out issues-Slightly worse fees and interest rates compared to conventional-Lenders tell me possibly up to 60-90 days closing in some cases, with red-tape for contractor requirements and draw schedules (sounds like the most hoops to jump through during rehab)Use a hard money lender-Most attractive loan option I can give to seller so I can compete-Much higher fees and interest rate for me-need to refinance into a conventional at the end of rehab (not familiar with seasoning periods but I think this is a factor as well)Which option would you do?
Hellen Sut Collecting unpaid rents after eviction
4 January 2025 | 9 replies
We normally do not seek judgement due to the expense that is involved, even after you win you have to continue to renew the judgement every year.We put them in collections and have it hit all three credit bureaus.
Jonathan Chan Learning How to Raise Capital
5 January 2025 | 2 replies
It's been great, we've hit over 4M in soft commits through 2 months, but we've only deployed about 500K.
Duke Butterfield Sell or Rent? (Self-Manage or PM?), 4 year-old Primary Residence to Rental Property
27 January 2025 | 14 replies
Obviously with notable exception like the crash of 2008 that hit nationally. 
Gregory Schwartz What is a good occupancy rate for MTR
9 January 2025 | 8 replies
If I had an MTR at hit 90% I would potentially raise depending on the market but likely keep as is. 
Nic Williams Can you make money in Alaska with a 4plex?
3 January 2025 | 2 replies
pretty warm right now, biggest problem is most of our inventory has been bought so we are waiting on more multifamilies to hit the market.
Nate McCarthy How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
13 January 2025 | 12 replies
This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.
Marshawn Moore Has anyone join New Wealth Advisor (NWA) Riverside CA
26 January 2025 | 32 replies
We constantly lean on their support and resources when we hit a roadblock.
NA Lewis Canadian looking to invest in Ohio
7 January 2025 | 13 replies
You can pick up a duplex in decent condition in a C-class neighborhood and hit the 1% rule
James Carlson Are STRs as we know them dead in Colorado (and other places)?
27 January 2025 | 56 replies
You only need millions to invest tho lolYeah, I you're being somewhat facetious, but I think you've hit on a flipside of this whole thread, which is that anyone who has an existing STR in Colorado may be golden.