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Curtis Cutler cashing in 401k? rethinking retirement.
27 January 2025 | 9 replies
In my opinion, $90,000 is too little capital to invest in real estate within a retirement account plan.LTV's are lower when investing with a retirement account plan - Around 65%Meaning if you were to use $60,000 as a down payment, you would likely only buy a house around $70,000.$8,000 would likely go away in closing costs.
Luis Fajardo New-home sales hit a high in 2024 with builders responding to market demands! Learn
27 January 2025 | 0 replies
Why move and take on a bigger payment when you’re already locked into such a good deal?
Frankie Paterno Scale rentals or Build
7 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you use it as several down payments and use leverage you could be off to the races with many more Class B or C units that will still cash flow for you.
Becca Pariser Who is responsible for back mortgage after paperwork is signed?
10 January 2025 | 3 replies
I'd look at the closing docs for something related to the pro-ration of expenses etc and see if you have anything there that could be a clause you point to for them to cover those payments
Saul Vargas I have $150k and equity on my home, looking 4 a property with some cashflow.
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
Hi Saul,Vegas and Phoenix are on the pricier side, so you'll need to put a large down-payment down if you want to cover all your expenses with some cash leftover. 
Yael Doron Title: Looking to Invest in the Phoenix, Arizona Area - Advice Needed
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
When you say you have$150,000 available, is that for a down payment or the total purchase price of the investment? 
Jesse Rodriguez Miami Short Term Rental
7 January 2025 | 0 replies
Seller is the Agent.Seller bought property in January of 2023 for $730,000Current “As Is” Value : $770,000Target Acquisition Price: $730,000-$780,000 After Repaired Value: $900,000Repair Estimate: $120,000Initial Offer Amount: $715,000Loan Program: Bank Statement Program.Total Estimated Monthly Payments (Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance) $5500/month (based on $770k purchase price)Estimated Gross Yearly Income from Short Term Rental: $160,000 (65% Occupancy, $700 a night| (STR Listing Comparable properties Listing 1 Listing 2 Listing 3)Net Monthly Income after management and taxes: $11,751.25Net Monthly Income after Mortgage Payments: $6251.25 ($75,015) Per YearTotal Cash Investment: $297,000 ($177,000 in down payment and closing costs and $120,000 in repairs)Average Yearly Return on Investment: 25% yearlyAverage increase in property value per year: 5%Average increase in booking revenue per year 7.5%Property Value average after 10 years: $1.5 millionTotal Cash received over 10 years: $1.3 million.Total Equity multiple min over 10 years: 6x total return on $297,000 invested.
Robert Medina Attempting to brrrr but having issues
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
I would like to purchase another property so I looked into a heloc and a cash out refinance and it looks like I would qualify for about 75000 max which would be enough to put a down payment on another property and rehab it, but I still haven’t paid myself back from the original property rehab.
Jennifer Fernéz Help with this deal!
18 January 2025 | 10 replies
@Jennifer Fernéz I run sum numbers for you with our tool, see comments and pics below before refinancing and post refinancing .Financial Breakdown: Purchase Price: $200,000 Mortgage (LTV 80%): $160,000 Interest Rate: 6% (30-Year Amortization) Mortgage Monthly Payment: $959Upfront Costs: Down Payment (20%): $40,000 Closing Costs (3.5%): $7,000 Renovation Costs: $15,000 1 Month of Carrying Costs During Renovation: $1,548Total Upfront Required: $63,548Year One Rent: Monthly Rent Income: $2,000 1 Month Rent Losses during renovations (-$2,000): -$167/month distributed over 12 months Total Rent Income: $22,000 per year => $ 1,833 per monthMonthly Expenses: Mortgage Payment: $959 Property Tax (Assuming $3,000/year): $250 per month Property Insurance (Assumption): $100 per month Utilities (Hydro, Gas, Water): $275 per month Assuming 5% Vacancy: $92 Assuming 0 % Repairs & Maintenance first year because unit has been recently renovated Total Monthly Expenses: $1,676Monthly Net Cash Flow: $157Post-Renovation Refinancing Strategy after 12 months:So far, we’ve purchased the property, completed renovations, and rented it out.Next, you can approach the bank for a refinance to consolidate a portion of your initial investment into a mortgage.
Elizabeth L. Has anyone had a successful tenant eviction in Union City NJ?
21 January 2025 | 6 replies
Lock-out, should they continue to not come even, would be typically less than 14-days.Unless the tenant comes even with the rent (which would result in dismissal of the non-payment of the case), there is generally limited defense to this process.