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Kolby Knickerbocker what questions do you ask/data do you analyze to select investment markets?
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
Do they value nicer finishes and design or is that additional cost lost on the typical tenant in that pocket?
Chris Mahoo Long term rental when you are not full time real estate professional
22 January 2025 | 10 replies
.- Over a 10 year period cashflow will increase as rents increase (rents typically rise faster than property taxes, insurance, etc.)- The property should be appreciating, if purchased in a good location, increasing the owner's equity/wealth.- Rents will be paying the mortgage off, increasing the owner's equity/wealth.- If you hold a rental until death, you can pass it on with a stepped-up cost basis, limiting captial gains if then sold (limited by inheritance tax limitations).Too many newbies on this site trying to replace their day job income via "passive" real estate investing w/o digging deep enough to understand how it really works.
Matt Wan Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
23 December 2024 | 15 replies
Typically lenders can lend up to 50% of what your gross income is.
Jaedon Stout Looking for Real Estate Investment Strategies Using Funding
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Unlike conventional loans that typically require a 12 month seasoning period, DSCR loans have no such requirement, making it much easier for investors to scale their portfolios.I’ve included an article below that outlines how DSCR loans can be utilized in BRRRR strategies.Also, I noticed you’re based in Florida, I’m in Tampa.
Richard Benjamin Wilhite How to Find "Cost" Basis for Inherited Land prior to 1031 Exchange?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Richard Benjamin WilhiteSince you inherited the land, I believe your cost basis is typically the land's fair market value at the time of inheritance. 
Account Closed Non QM lending
9 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would echo @Brandon Croucier - the secondary market for DSCR's is super aggressive and rates typically reflect that.
Tobi Isaacs Who can beat this HELOC?
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
If the bank prices their debt based on the fed rate you typically see WSJ Prime + 1%.
Andrew Slezak Section 8 rent increase
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
Typical market rent for the area is 800-1000 for the zipcode, housing authority has max at $1300.
Bethany Merlucci Help this newbie investor to decide if this is a good first property
10 January 2025 | 4 replies
Without accounting for management fees (I have not yet decided if I will try to self manage), and with planning to raise rents to typical market of $825 for each of the smaller units, and $1200 for the larger unit, does this seem like a worthy first investment? 
Sejin Kim Good real estate classes?? el
6 January 2025 | 2 replies
They typically provide education and also have classes/courses to take.