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12 January 2025 | 6 replies
The down fall is a Heloc can "Never" be used as an asset or for PITI reserves required when buying a new Primary or investment property.A heloc can also cause major issues with credit and one slight hiccup or missed payment the bank or lender who is holding the Heloc can close or reduce your line of credit.
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15 January 2025 | 15 replies
No major thought process here very simple..
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15 January 2025 | 11 replies
This is going to be an issue with the majority of commercial lenders, not specific to Kiavi.
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7 January 2025 | 9 replies
:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
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11 January 2025 | 12 replies
It’s less than 15 minutes by car from two major universities (Towson & Morgan) and just a 7-minute walk from a shuttle that services both campuses.I plan to rent the property by the room, targeting mainly college students due to its proximity to the schools.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
I’ve been around real estate for decades, and I read in The Economist once that in lively markets like Charlotte, folks will pay a premium for a comfortable room if you’re near major employers.A friend of mine tried something similar out in Austin a while back.. he’d inherited a 4-bedroom property and split it into individual room rentals.
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30 January 2025 | 34 replies
:(Gehan Homes Ltd. acquired a majority stake in Suncoast Property Management in 2023.
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26 January 2025 | 17 replies
This gave us peace of mind and ensured that any unexpected incidents wouldn't result in major financial setbacks.These two choices have played a crucial role in optimizing our STR strategy, balancing profitability and protection.
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13 January 2025 | 7 replies
I live in New York and majority of the inventory on Long Island is too expensive for even renting.
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16 January 2025 | 1 reply
There are neighborhoods such as Olivia Beach that allow STR usages outright as well as pockets with specific Commercial Tourist Zoning that are not subject to a waitlist.The other major change to a top STR destination was in Rockaway Beach Oregon.