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Jonathan Greene Why You Should Stop Talking About Quitting Your Job Before You Have Your 1st Property
26 November 2024 | 46 replies
You get your money back plus varying amounts 25% for year one, 50% year two etc.  
Jean G. How much to bid on commercial NPNs (past maturity)
17 November 2024 | 5 replies
The debtor and creditor would each hire an appraiser to appraise current value, and of the values vary greatly the court may have another appraisal done.  
Brian Joseph OConnor Seeking DSCR lender to scale my specific long term rental strategy
19 November 2024 | 6 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Paul Washington Can I get a contract extension with a HUD property?
14 November 2024 | 2 replies
Typically, HUD charges a daily fee for extensions, which varies depending on the property type and the number of extensions requested.To request an extension, contact your HUD representative or the Asset Manager handling the sale.
Scarlett Tao Co-signer income requirements
18 November 2024 | 14 replies
We use a YTD paystub and last year’s W-2(s) to calculate income several different ways:Hourly or salary income calculated to a monthly amountYTD income divided by number of YTD monthsYTD + W-2(s) income divided by the corresponding number of monthsIf these numbers vary too much, then we investigate and require an acceptable Letter of Explanation.Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment to make sure they’ll always be able to pay the rent on time.
Kenneth Johnson Literally any advice to getting started would be appreciated.
18 November 2024 | 12 replies
My current job is $18.5/hr and pretty time intensive as my hours vary day to day so I could be working during the day or night and I have to intentionally find time to stay as rested as I can and also to do the things I want to do since I don’t have a set work schedule.
Brandon S. Home Team Vacation Rentals VR Reviews - Has anyone used them?
15 November 2024 | 16 replies
Your experience may vary.
Jay Hinrichs How U.S. can lower housing prices? And Could Trump look at Broker model as Broken?
20 November 2024 | 45 replies
I was double that and so was Holt homes.. some of the one off builders were still at 2% or 2.5%  and it varied with how hot the market was the commish was moving all over the place.. the transaction I am talking about the broker had their client low ball us and ask for about 200k in upgrades PLUS double our normal commish rate..
Roy Jenkins Best Loan For New Investor
14 November 2024 | 10 replies
Hard Money lenders will vary with their general "friendliness" towards first time investors/flippers but there is availability for even a big portion of the flip financed (like 85% of costs) from some HMLs - believe it or not, you can get that much of your first flip financed!
Allan Yeung DSCR vs Cash Out Refi
13 November 2024 | 12 replies
Any help is appreciated.As others have said, seasoning varies by product.