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Mike Levene Most efficient source to pull funds from for a down payment?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Just ensure the agreement is clear and formalized.Pooling reserves across properties might make sense if you’re confident in your cash flow and other contingencies.
Joe S. Is promoting buying rentals due to a conflict of interest?
3 February 2025 | 31 replies
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Laurens Van swol DSCR Loan for Florida investment
27 January 2025 | 15 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Nick Connors Young Professional Looking to Get into Real Estate Investing
4 February 2025 | 11 replies
That said, if you have $50k and want to invest out of state, that puts your realistic budget at $150-175k...maybe even a bit less after you factor in closing costs, make ready expenses, and reserves.
Nicholas Nocella Looking for some direction!
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
Do you have cash reserves for capital expenses and improvements? 
Byron Umana Your First Airbnb: Do’s and Don’t
30 January 2025 | 13 replies
., leaving it primarily to the platform's messaging system or texts has worked out so far, reserving direct phone contact for requests or emergencies (which saves time).
Enrique Toledo Seller financing financial questions
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
However, you have to be extremely careful financing 100% of the transaction as you still need reserves, closing costs, etc. and make sure it cash flows.You didn't mention if this would be a rental or owner occupied. 
David Naphy Cash out Refi or wait
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Are you reserving for cap ex, maintenance & vacancy?
Ruben Diaz HELOAN for hard money reserves
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
I wanted to get back in the game again but don’t have much in reserves that most if not all HML require.
Melanie P. WARNING - Justin Goodin is Operating as Goodin Development
23 January 2025 | 30 replies
I will update my reports to federal law enforcement about these activities once I have completed debunking all of his new claims.