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Roman Balmakov Should I Buy a Cashflowing Multi-Family That has Permit Issues?
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
@Roman Balmakov If you are planning on holding the property long term and have enough reserves to cover even worst case scenarios it could still be worth it. 
John Friendas Maximum # of DSCR Loans Lenders Will Give?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
As others noted, there is no limit to DSCR funding other than your ability to produce enough liquidity for down payments, closing costs, and the required reserves post-closing.
LaTonya Clark Lender- 40 year loans
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
Over time, I’ve accumulated more cash reserves and don’t need as much flexibility, but I’m actually in the middle of a refinance right now using an interest-only mortgage—because the pricing with the lender and the corresponding ARM is more favorable than a comparable principal-and-interest loan.The key with these alternative or "exotic" mortgage types is that you need to be financially savvy and have a solid plan.
Sean Gallagher Scaling out of state while busy working my W-2
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
So, maybe do 30-50% down, for better cashflow and make sure you have reserves for mortgage payments in case there's a rental market dip in the future.DM us if you have any more questions:)
Kyle Harris Learning the ropes
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.
Joshua Lanzieri PLS HELP!! Property manager spend $8k over budget
11 January 2025 | 14 replies
However, if you clearly communicated a $15K budget, I’d stick to that and ask them to discuss the overages with the contractor to find a resolution.As a side note, always try to maintain reserves for your properties.
Noah Bacon BiggerPockets Pro Partner Update - Stessa!
15 January 2025 | 49 replies
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Otis Clayton How do closing agents fund private money deals?
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
The key is if someone is lending from a SDIRA to leave reserves in case the borrower defaults.  
Todd David Crouch Self Employed or W2??
12 January 2025 | 4 replies
These need 20%-25% down, require a 680-700+ credit score, and 6 to 9 months of reserves (reserves are payments in the bank). 
John Keane Where to find gap funds?
22 January 2025 | 14 replies
Unless of course you actually have the money in reserves and would make up any loss.. that would be different..