Heidi Braunhardt
Downtown Fort Lauderdale Duplex Buy & Hold - Long Term & AIRBNB
26 January 2025 | 1 reply
What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Brad Roche
FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here's how they break down:Fannie Mae HomestyleMinimum Down Payment: 3%-5% (Primary Residence) & 20% Down (Investment/Second Home)Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: Per County Loan LimitsOccupancy Types: Primary Residence, Second Homes, and Investment PropertiesUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements (e.g., new roofing, foundation repairs)-Cosmetic Enhancements (e.g., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.
Christopher Hu
First Rental Property listing questions
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.
Adzo Hidrissou
New Member Introduction
19 January 2025 | 4 replies
What type of investments are you looking at to start with?
Peter H Derry
Buyer's Guide: Purchasing Property for Your College Student
23 January 2025 | 0 replies
Property Type ConsiderationsSingle-Family Home vs.
Thomas Magill
Build-to-Rent on Benfield
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
There are 4 Single Family Homes built on the site. 2 are built-to-sell and 2 are built-to-rent.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Brendan M Hornung
Sub-To Tax Advice Needed
2 February 2025 | 3 replies
Sub to transactions are a bit niche for a CPA to just handle those, but real estate CPAs should know how to handle this type of transaction.
Micah Cook
Going from SFH to MF commercial real estate
1 February 2025 | 5 replies
What type of neighborhoods are your SFRs in currently?
Cami Scott
Real Estate Investing for Wealth Accumulation
23 January 2025 | 4 replies
What type of properties are you looking to add to your portfolio?
Joshua Tucker
Tax breaks on tribal land
27 January 2025 | 4 replies
Tax-Exempt Bonds: Tribes can issue tax-exempt bonds for certain types of developments, reducing financing costs.Challenges: Projects often need to be structured as joint ventures or leases with the tribe, and compliance with tribal laws and federal rules is critical.