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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.
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6 February 2025 | 2 replies
Again, we have done this successfully in the past.
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10 February 2025 | 7 replies
Hey Anthony, Welcome back to the BP community.Congrats on your first house hack .Wishing you continued success and looking forward to connecting.
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9 February 2025 | 15 replies
They should have all the resources you will need to be successful in any area you're looking at.
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12 February 2025 | 5 replies
Don't be afraid to negotiate, particularly if you have a lot of rentals.4.
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18 January 2025 | 7 replies
Avery Carl's Book, 'Short-term rental, long-term wealth' How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
My biggest question when I was researching all the programs was "If these people are so successful at what they do, why are they charging so much for all of this and always trying to upsell?"
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10 February 2025 | 1 reply
Mortgage rates would likely stay above 7%, keeping financing costs high and reducing affordability for buyers.Investors takeaway: Focus on off-market properties and motivated sellers where there’s more room for negotiation.
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9 February 2025 | 2 replies
I have an investor friend who is a very successful wholesaler in a market, (south FL), that is crawling with wholesalers.
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3 February 2025 | 6 replies
Looking forward to hearing more from you and your success.