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Matt Wan Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
11 February 2025 | 20 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).
David Brooks Question on the "STR Loophole" vis-a-vis California tax
25 February 2025 | 4 replies
I'm actually not leveraging bonus depreciation at the moment, and am looking simply to offset normal expenses (including standard asset depreciation) against non-passive (W2) income.
Michael Overall Utilities and Interest during remodel Basis or year deduction
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
The first is that there's no consensus between tax professionals, and the second is that you will not like my personal interpretation.My interpretation is:Until the property is "placed in service" - everything goes into basis.Illustration.You buy a property July 1st.You finish rehab November 1st and put the property on the market.Your tenant moves in January 15th.The property was placed in service November 1st, and it does not matter that the tenant did not move in until the next year.Everything paid between July 1st and November 1st, including interest and utilities, goes into basis.
Justin Melton New Hosts Revenue Question
17 February 2025 | 8 replies
Our average monthly revenue is $2,675.We have had 46 stays so, $4,600 in cleaning fees (the cleaning fees are included in the avg $2,675 monthly revenue) If we have someone clean it, it costs $100.  
Andreas Mueller Fannie and Freddie: Is it time to end Government Control?
19 February 2025 | 2 replies
For example: Fannie Mae backs 25% of all single-family mortgage loans, including 1.4 million in 2024 alone and 21% of outstanding multifamily apartment mortgage debt (Fannie).
Drew Slew Seller financing fort lauderdale interest only
11 February 2025 | 5 replies
Def dont want some manual emailt tracking from their attorney, would be super basic.Told them id be putting principal payments in it here and there, so want to make sure that is all included, just interest only is not that good. 
Kevin Lynch BRRRR Long Island
19 February 2025 | 7 replies
While I acknowledge that Long Island may not currently be the most optimal location for the BRRRR strategy, I am eagerly exploring opportunities in the tri-state area, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania (with particular interest in the Poconos), Connecticut, and beyond.
Erick Pena Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Erick Pena: Hi everyone,I’m new to real estate investing and just finished reading Brandon’s book on investing with no money down.
Trevor Scheumann Evictions in North Carolina
7 February 2025 | 11 replies
BP wont let me include contact info so you can PM me for that as well.
Ryan Luthi Small Landlord Software that still posts on Zillow?
8 February 2025 | 7 replies
RentRedi’s syndication marketing helped us secure a great tenant in under four days, including employment and landlord verification, as well as criminal, credit, banking, and eviction history checks.