Marc Shin
What Can I do about sound in a duplex with thin walls?
29 January 2025 | 10 replies
This Wikipedia page gives different wall types and how well they block sound.
Yolanda Mestas
anyone have experience with 212 Loans in Texas
22 January 2025 | 14 replies
In addition to refinancing, DSCR loans, and cash-out options, we now provide our services for all property types, not just those from NetWorth.
Drew Poniewaz
Seller/ Owner finance restrictions on Zillow
30 January 2025 | 4 replies
Post Dodd Frank sellers have continued the same bad practice of selling houses to occupants with financing at selling prices that are way high, can't be justified via any type of 3rd party valuation (appraisal, zestimate, tax value, even recent sales in the same area).
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.
Venice Victory
How much would you spend today for a monthly cash flow of $40k?
3 February 2025 | 37 replies
Problem is there are to many investment types.
Rob Bergeron
Plans for large tech data center in Louisville, the 1st of its kind in KY
19 January 2025 | 4 replies
Right now there's huge concentration, but as this continues to build out and we see north of the high 30s GW by 10 years from now it'll be almost a requirement to keep some type of locality based risk assessment and to diversify.
Ian Russell
1031 exchange question
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Any type of investment real estate anywhere in the US can be sold and replaced by any other type of investment real estate of any number of properties anywhere in the US.Washington to CA is perfectly fine.
Scott Johnson
Scammed by "Estate Legal"
31 January 2025 | 20 replies
Scott has a binding agreement with us that strictly prohibits this type of defamatory, false post, which obviously can cause confusion in the marketplace, for future and current partners.
Jack B.
What are the risks of DSCR loans?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
Risks: rates go down and you have to pay a prepay of 2 or 3 %; you have to sell and pay the prepay; rents decline & you can't make the payment like any other type of loan; cost upfront a little more than conventional; need to find experienced broker licensed in the state where subject property sits; servicers are bulldogs.
Dillon Clark
New investor on a mission
24 January 2025 | 6 replies
I still have plenty time left saving but when the time comes I’ll either be looking into conventional loans, or some type of remodel loan to pay for the repairs of the property I am looking to fix up, because as far as I’ve seen so far it’s hard to find a good deal starting out unless you buy it as discounted as possible and put some sweat equity into it, let me know your thoughts on that ur possible.