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Jonathan Small Case Study: Cockroaches to Cash Flow
27 December 2024 | 2 replies
This provided a substantial return on the initial investment and freed up capital for future projects.Financial Highlights•Acquisition Price: $72,000•Renovation Costs: $35,600•Total Investment: $107,600•Funds: raised from personal savings and private lender•Appraised Value: $160,700•Monthly Rent: $2,150•Cash-Out Refinance: $3,200 after paying off private lender and myself•Rate and Term Refinance: 30 yr amortization, 7.25% interest, 70% LTV•DSCR: 1.45%Here's the breakdown of rental income and expense analysis:1.Annual Gross Income: $25,800 (Monthly rent of $2,150 x 12)2.Annual Expenses: $25,800 * 0.40 = $10,3203.Annual NOI: $25,800 - $10,320 = $15,4804.Annual Debt Service: $10,680 (Calculated previously using a mortgage calculator with a loan of $131,775, 7.25% interest, and a 30-year term)5.DSCR: $15,480 / $10,680 = 1.45 (approximately)With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.45.
Scott Quinlan Finalized First Investment. Ready for More
27 December 2024 | 2 replies
When people bring up Subject To (very risky) and private money it's usually because they have seen a lot of scaling content.
Sofia De Santos Tavarez How do you determine a scope or work and what materials to buy?
26 December 2024 | 13 replies
Then they won't need an upfront payment for work they haven't provided yet.Also, get a signed contract, copy of the drivers license, contractor's license and be added to their liability insurance.
Ryan Rubel Short-term rental purchase, north county coastal. How realistic is this plan?
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
Phone works.Did you get my private message?
Marc Shin Boardgames and other low cost amenities in STR
28 December 2024 | 19 replies
They're not huge revenue drivers but guests appreciate them during rainy days or quiet evenings.
Luke H. Would You Do This Deal? Lending Opportunity
29 December 2024 | 12 replies
@Luke H.Hi Luke,  As a private money lender myself I will focus on one element of your deal---5 years is a long time to be finally paid. 
Gregory Beaty FreedomSoft Scam!
27 December 2024 | 22 replies
Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid
Anthony Klemm SEC registration and exemptions
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
As noted, if your options are Reg D, private offering vs fully registered public offering, even if you are talking Pink Sheet (OTC) stocks, you have public filing costs, annual audit requirements, and likely more on-going expenses that have to be covered by the property(s) owned by the offering.  
Hayat- Hyatt Barron New Jersey Investor Seeking to Build Passive Income—Let’s Connect!
4 January 2025 | 12 replies
This is investing privately as a lender to a local investor or being LP on an investment such as a syndication.