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Matt Wan Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
23 December 2024 | 15 replies
Many borrowers file this form as an exclusion to their US federal taxes as they may have been taxed by the country where they are earning the income.Required Documentation for Foreign IncomeWhen it comes to processing foreign income for a loan, documents required may include:» Most recent personal tax returns» History of receipt» Proof of continuance of foreign income earnings» Conversion of the income from the foreign currency to US dollarsThese documents must be translated or completed in English so that a loan reviewer can properly evaluate the information provided.Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac GuidelinesIncome from Foreign SourceIncome from foreign sources must be reported on the borrower’s most recent U.S. individual federal income tax returns.
Matt Cecala Pittsburgh(ers) Investing in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 23 replies
I recently started a small scale real estate development company here in Pittsburgh, HeyDay Development.
Kyle Carter How to build a out of state team
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
I recently watched a video of a social media guru suggesting in 30 days he could have a team in place in any market in the country and be up and running with a successful real estate business.
Jarrod Ochsenbein My 4th rental property is now under contract
17 January 2025 | 12 replies
recently purchased my 2nd co-living BRRRR in Jacksonville, FL.
Raul Velazquez REI in Vancouver, BC
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
There is also a recent Bigger Pockets Podcast called " Is This the Most Beginner-Friendly Way to Start Investing? 
David Martoyan The Key to wholesaling
25 December 2024 | 3 replies
For me, I’ve been testing a few different methods recently, but I’m always looking for new ideas to take my wholesaling game to the next level. 
Adam Ortiz Buying my first investment property out of state?
28 December 2024 | 8 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.
Breeya Johnson Is Austin, Texas Still A Good Place To Invest?
24 December 2024 | 12 replies
However, Austin proper has a high barrier to entry due to the sharp rise in property values in recent years.
Remisola Omodara Homestead Exemption Advice - Austin
27 December 2024 | 2 replies
We recently purchased our "forever" home together in another county and applied for a homestead but of course we were denied because they found out we had 3 active ones in another county.
Tayvion Payton Investing in MultiFamily
12 January 2025 | 20 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.