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Jacob Thorpe Pulling out equity, HELOC, other stuff
16 December 2024 | 11 replies
Due to your payment history it’s going to be tough to refi out into something more conventional or a DSCR.Hard money is your best bet but that’ll cost you.If your selling, drop the price and you’ll bring in more demand.
Nick McCandless Turnkey Real Estate Investments
17 December 2024 | 22 replies
I was shown about a handful of their holdings in the Houston, Memphis, and Little Rock markets, but the cash flow and CoC returns were less than $100 per month and 2-4% after factoring in additional expenses like 7% vacancy and 10% maintenance per month to go along with 20% down and conventional mortgage.
Seth Roland Advice on Getting a Lender/Financing
9 December 2024 | 24 replies
What are you considering a "conventional" loan vs. a DSCR loan?  
Stacy Banks Need my morgage put back on my credit report..
13 December 2024 | 6 replies
If its a conventional conforming loan then I believe they should be reporting your payments.
Matthew Weirath Funding first rental
11 December 2024 | 6 replies
If you don't want to move into the property, I'd say a conventional investment loan or a DSCR loan are your two best options.
Jared Basker Renting vs Selling/Transferring Home to Family Members
10 December 2024 | 3 replies
I've never heard the 25% thing before, but any difference between FMV and sales price would technically be considered a "gift" with potential tax implications for your parents.You can avoid most seller costs as there's no reason to use agents in this case.As an FYI: I always recommend avoiding a FHA loan, if you qualify for a low-down payment conventional loan.
Zechariah Troth Questions from a Novice
12 December 2024 | 5 replies
If you are going to get a conventional loan, you must buy the property in your name.
Chas Lumley Umbrella Insurance policy.
9 December 2024 | 5 replies
In my experience, you are thinking through this correctly.I've heard lawyers say, if the loan is in your name (which it has to be for conventional) and the deed is in the LLC, you aren't treating the business as an independent entity and in a severe lawsuit, the corporate veil is pierced and the LLC can be thrown out.I agree that one of the best defenses is to run your properties well. 
Tiffany Alfaro Preparing for Real Estate Investment: Savings, Expenses, and Side Work Opportunities
13 December 2024 | 7 replies
Monthly expenses will include mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities (if applicable), maintenance, and reserves for repairs.You’ll need at least 3.5% for an FHA loan or 20% for a conventional loan, plus cash reserves.
Kevin Prasad Seller Financing: need advice on how to pitch
9 December 2024 | 5 replies
Quote from @Kevin Prasad: Hi all, I’m looking to negotiate a deal thats a mix of seller financing and conventional lending.