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6 October 2024 | 5 replies
If market conditions change or unexpected expenses come, you might find yourself over-leveraged.Cash Flow Considerations With both a hardmoney loan and a HELOC, your monthly obligations will increase.
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7 October 2024 | 2 replies
From unexpected fees and rigid terms to missed opportunities due to slow funding processes—these factors could be impacting your bottom line more than you realize.Have you ever re-evaluated your financing strategy?
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7 October 2024 | 3 replies
It’s also important to think through what happens if one partner wants out or if unexpected issues arise.
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7 October 2024 | 5 replies
My friend ran into some unexpected zoning issues when he started adding RV spots, which set him back a few months.Since this is your first STR venture, it might be helpful to connect with others who've walked this path.
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6 October 2024 | 7 replies
You suffer large unexpected expenses.
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9 October 2024 | 16 replies
I will also likely change to decora outlets/switches and not include this cost in the tenant turnover (again cap ex/ upgrade).
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4 October 2024 | 2 replies
My first DSCR loan experience was unexpected.
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10 October 2024 | 31 replies
The real problem comes in when the unexpected happens, like a roof repair, or a boiler replacement, on top of the negative cash flow.If it was me, I would try to save more, take out less debt, to help with cash flow.
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9 October 2024 | 312 replies
We’ve already extended a $2.9M interest-free short-term loan to cover various unexpected expenses, including the replacement rate cap over the past 12 months.
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5 October 2024 | 9 replies
However, it’s important to maintain enough liquidity for unexpected repairs, vacancies, or other expenses across your existing portfolio.If I were in your shoes, I would likely lean towards reinvesting in a way that balances both cash flow and appreciation.