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Felicia Vinces What makes a good seller financed deal?
28 January 2025 | 3 replies
Key Factors for a Good Seller-Financed DealCash Flow: Rental income should exceed monthly payments (PITI) by at least 1.25–1.5x.Purchase Price: Compare to ARV and market value for fair pricing and equity potential.Interest Rate: Aim for competitive rates; higher rates must still allow positive cash flow.Amortization/Balloon Terms: Favor longer amortization and align balloon payments with your exit strategy.Down Payment: Lower upfront costs reduce risk but should meet the seller's expectations.Flexibility: Seek no prepayment penalties and fair late-payment clauses.Property Condition: Ensure the property’s condition matches terms through inspections.Seller Motivation: Assess the seller’s willingness to negotiate favorable terms.Exit Strategy: Have a clear plan for refinancing or payoff at term end.Portfolio Fit: Ensure the deal aligns with your financial goals and risk tolerance.Vetting multiple deals and consulting professionals is crucial to making sound decisions.
Jim Stanley Anyone invest with a hard money lender (lend to them to get interest)?
25 January 2025 | 5 replies
With the fund I used, they had a month where they had a few defaults, the return was a bit lower, and they sent out an email apologizing for the lower yield. 
Drew Slew Seller financing fort lauderdale interest only
11 February 2025 | 5 replies
I got 800+ credit and great mortgage offers so only reason im doing this seller financing idea is that its lower monthly cost
Ian Stuart AMA - Agency Multifamily Debt (Freddie Mac & Fannie Mae)
11 February 2025 | 4 replies
The result is typically less loan proceeds, lower rate, worse terms, etc.
Jarret Jarvis Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager for Your Chicago House Hack?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
Property managers have established vendor relationships and can handle issues quickly.Cons of Hiring a Property Manager❌ Lower Profit Margins – Management fees (typically 8-12% of monthly rent) eat into your cash flow, which can be a dealbreaker if your margins are tight.❌ Less Control Over Tenants & Maintenance – You won’t be as involved in selecting tenants or overseeing repairs, which might lead to decisions you wouldn’t have made yourself.❌ Not All Property Managers Are Great – A bad property manager can neglect your property, overcharge for repairs, or poorly handle tenant relations, leading to unnecessary headaches.Which Option Is Right for You?
Travis Hill WHERE/HOW DETERMINES PROPERTY CLASS (A, B, C)?
23 January 2025 | 21 replies
Class A properties will generally have high valuations and lower market Cap Rates.Class B Property:A step down from Class A, Class B properties are in the 10 to 20 year-old range, and are mostly well maintained.
Aj Green Lowest Rate Ohio Mortgage Currently (Investment)
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
Are there any lenders who are lower than this, I've been brokering myself.
Sarah Ali Found potential first property - need help on how best to approach selelr
25 January 2025 | 6 replies
Regarding price, do you have any suggestions on how I can get him to agree to a lower price?
Kevin Green Miami's Rental Market: Rents Decline as Affordability Challenges Persist
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
For investors, the current market presents a mixed bag: while short-term rental income may be lower, Miami remains a strong market for long-term growth as affordability attracts more tenants.What’s your take on Miami’s rental market?
Joel Barjon Refinance my rental property
14 February 2025 | 24 replies
Working with a mortgage broker that specializes in DSCR loans will help you find better rates and programs such as lower DSCR ratios such as a DSCR 1 ratio for better terms versus needing a 1.2 or 1.25 DSCR ratio (more on that below).