I agree that the sponsor and alignment of interests are critical.  

- **Get repair estimates**: Even if you don’t have cash now, it’s good to know what you're looking at cost-wise for critical fixes.

In this case, we’ll use the traditional 70% rule, so 0.7 is plugged in.Formula: (ARV * 0.7) – rehabExample: ($100,000 * 0.7) = $50,000Why Is This “Rule” Critical?

Hi there,Congratulations on starting your real estate investing journey and completing the rehab on your Detroit property It sounds like you've done a lot of work and are now at a critical decision point.First, let's break down your situation:- You've already done major rehab and have a tenant in place.- You analyzed the hold option and know it can cash flow.- The property is not getting much traction as a turnkey, and your hard money loan is maturing soon.Here are some key things to consider:**Refinancing with a DSCR Loan:**- DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans are great for investors because they focus on the property's cash flow rather than your personal income.- Make sure the property appraises for the calculated ARV (After Repair Value) to get the best loan terms.- Consider the loan terms, interest rates, and any prepayment penalties.

@Bryan Schwartz  I have a spreadsheet but honestly the critical ones are on my phone. 

So the date which the tenants pay their rent is critical in determining the start date of the 30-day period. 

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