Roman Stefaniw
Arms length Mortgages/Private Lending
14 January 2025 | 15 replies
B2B Bank had just introduced liquidity requirements which seemed to indicate they really did not want to be providing that service.TD was the last of the Big Five to offer the ability to write and hold arm's length mortgages.
Vidit Maini
Cracks Appearing in Condo – Normal wear and tear OR Structural Concern?
23 January 2025 | 9 replies
SizeCracks wider than 5 millimeters (0.2 inches) are a cause for concern Cracks wider than 15 millimeters (0.6 inches) may indicate a serious problem Cracks wider than 25 millimeters (1 inch) could be a sign of structural damage Location Cracks above doors and windows, Cracks near the ends of walls, Cracks where walls and ceilings meet, and Cracks that allow daylight in.
Casey Wilson
Advice on strong Detroit Metro areas for rental property investing
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
But if you put in the effort, Detroit can be incredibly rewarding.Over the last several years, the city has been on a steady upswing: population growth, major corporate investments, and increasing demand for housing are all positive indicators.
Luis Fajardo
New-home sales hit a high in 2024 with builders responding to market demands! Learn
27 January 2025 | 0 replies
The months of supply, a key indicator of market health, sat at 8.5 months.
Jermaine Washington
Tenet has abandoned property without paying rent.
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
The fact that you are asking this question of strangers instead of your PM indicates you have an amateur managing your property.
Bryan Zayac
Residential Development Costs
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
If not, is there a master plan in which the municipality has indicated a desire to have your property zoned as you'd like to see it?
John Fleming
Property Management Reccomendation
14 January 2025 | 3 replies
A tenant complaining online might indicate that the property manager handled them appropriately, so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.7.
Kaushik Sarkar
First time investment in Multi unit retail
20 January 2025 | 6 replies
Past success is a good indicator of future performance. understand the risk if the project takes longer or costs more.
Laura S.
Advice for 1st time landlord evaluating applicant
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
The credit score is the single best indicator of how one pays their financial obligations.
Andy Wang
Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option.