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Julian Zamora How do I pass the NMLS SAFE Mortgage Loan Originator Test?
10 January 2025 | 7 replies
I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.
Wiley Hood Are DIY cost segregations a good idea?
12 January 2025 | 28 replies
Here's a https://www.irs.gov/businesses/cost-segregation-audit-technique-guide-chapter-4-principal-elements-of-a-quality-cost-segregation-study-and-report to the IRS website noting specific items that are included in the cost segregation study report. hmm, that website is a 404 error.  
Nolan Marshall Jr Calculators for New Home Construction ROI
30 December 2024 | 8 replies
Determine the most likely sales price of the build (factor in the cost of the land also) and include all selling costs to arrive at your net profit and ROI. 
Ursula Lovings Comparing Contractor Estimates
4 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Julie Garner This contractor texted me after I received the quote to let me know that materials are included.
Fara Heath Best way to finance this deal?
10 January 2025 | 1 reply
Secondarily, if I had a buyer for the land before I close, could I structure the purchase to include them without doing a wholesale deal?
Tyler Kesling HELOC / Lease to Own
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
On the lease, he'll pay me $100/m over my HELOC payment and all other expenses, including the refi cost, inspections, title work, etc... 
Unal Baris Kancoglu HVAC is red-tagged. Need to replace it as quickly as possible.
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
We typically pay somewhere in the range of $3500 for a new, basic furnance, including install, if there are no other modifications to the system required. 
Chrissy Smyth Rental in depresses area and minimum requirements
8 January 2025 | 3 replies
Screening: Includes income verification and rental history verification.
Rob Beardsley Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 8 replies
Pittsburgh is home to many major universities including the rapidly growing Carnegie Mellon University which is “at least partially responsible for Pittsburgh’s growth, from revitalized neighborhoods to a vibrant and booming restaurant scene.”
Shakthi Kamal Is a min of 2% rent to price ratio needed for positive cashflow in today's market?
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases: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.