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Surya S Kumaresan Newbie - Here to learn about Rentals, House Hacking and Flipping!!
29 January 2025 | 4 replies
To fund your next deal, explore conventional loans (15-25% down), FHA loans (3.5% down for house hacking), DSCR loans (based on rental income), or HELOC/cash-out refinance if you have equity.
Stepan Hedz Would You Take on This Flip? Or Too Much Work?
5 February 2025 | 8 replies
Points for the loan 1-2 points, so now you are in $3,413 roughly. 
David Cherkowsky Loan Option Advice for House Hack in Alexandria VA
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Here's a breakdown on loan options to consider:FHA Loan: @Brittany Minocchi is right in looking at FHA option.  
Skyy Walker Brandon Turner's Book 1.1457!!!!!! Lol
4 February 2025 | 0 replies
Which was $42,399.08/$35,950/5×100 =  23.5He also stated the total loan was $60,000 and the payoff was $55,004.72 over 5 years....He has 1.1475/5 to get 22.9% ROI....WHAT IS 1.1475?!?!?!?!?!?
Chris Otto First time with potentially investing and in need of advice with my situation
5 February 2025 | 1 reply
You guys need to get rid of that student loan debt.
Matt Wan How should I vet a small lending company
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
This is a large community and someone might give you some insights on the lender or the loan officer.  
Sam Chicquen Creative Financing & Seller Financing?
28 January 2025 | 15 replies
Like I mentioned to Eliott, I'm very young and I can't get a loan.
Don Konipol The Most DANGEROUS Real Estate Investments for the “Amateur” Investor
1 February 2025 | 56 replies
It’s because having cash available doesn’t not necessarily mean the borrower has the credit CAPACITY to obtain a loan.  
Nate McCarthy How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
11 February 2025 | 13 replies
This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.