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Leah Miller Bank Won't Close Due to FEMA Disaster Designation
29 January 2025 | 24 replies
It might have been bound but many insurance companies have put those new policies on hold if the purchase has not happened due to the disaster and letting the mortgagee(lender) know that the policy is on hold.
George Lopez Thoughts on RentToRetirement?
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
We have been around the bigger pockets community for over a decade now and have more 5 star reviews on bigger pockets than any company on this website in any industry (>270  5 Star reviews).
Ryan Goff Grocapitus - Anyone have experience with them?
31 January 2025 | 170 replies
Grocapitus had an ephipany about industry standards? 
Keith Mintz Sober Living Investment
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
Just my $0.02 working in the industry.
Nate Shields **The Realities of House Hacking: What You Need to Know**
13 February 2025 | 9 replies
While these loans make it easier to buy a property, they come with challenges:- **PMI Can Be Costly:** With less than 20% down, you’ll likely pay $150-$300/month in private mortgage insurance.- **Interest Rates Can Affect Refinancing Plans:** If rates increase, refinancing to remove PMI or lower payments may not be an option.- **Scaling Can Be Tricky:** FHA loans are typically for primary residences, meaning you’ll need to strategize if you plan to purchase additional properties.Thinking through financing options and backup plans before you buy is essential.### 5.
David Cherkowsky How to Calculate DTI with Schedule E
14 February 2025 | 3 replies
@David Cherkowsky, the lender will take the full rental income reported on the tax return, for that property, subtract it from the total expenses, add back depreciation, property taxes, mortgage interest, home insurance, HOA(if applicable), sometimes repair expenses(must be documented), divide it by the total amount of months the property was in service for that year (THIS NUMBER IS ON YOUR TAX RETURNS, SO MAKE SURE YOUR ACCOUNTANT DOES NOT PUT 12 MONTHS), and subtracts it against your total monthly mortgage payment.
Julio Gonzalez Cost Segregation Study on Knoxville Apartment Complex
11 February 2025 | 1 reply
An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.
Kwanza P. Non recourse loans
1 February 2025 | 2 replies
@Kwanza P.Here you can learn more about non-recourse loans:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/46115-real-e...Here is a list of lenders offering non-recourse financing to Solo 401k:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/2810/50272-list-o...You protect your property by purchasing insurance
Paul Gutierrez Open Door Capital Funds
11 February 2025 | 31 replies
They also like to acquire MHP with higher vacancy/ vacant pads (not sure what the industry standard is).
Max Serpe Starting out with REI in Phoenix
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
Right now, I'm working with a team that helps find off market properties for investors which has been a great way to dive in and connect with experience professionals in the industry.