As a six figure earner, I am seeking advice and insights from experienced real estate investors on strategies and best practices that were valuable when starting out!

This seems ridiculous to me considering that's almost 40%-50% of the loan we are seeking.

You may be better off with a higher rate and the flexibility to access the equity in that property to grow your business or even bail you out of a jam.

There's actually a good chance your overall "cash out" with the HELOC will be higher (most banks will go up to 90% vs 80% is generally the highest a cash-out will do) albeit at a higher interest rate, but you can protect the original mortgage rate if its very low (2020/2021 rates).Also consider the flexibility of only pulling on the HELOC when you need it thereby keeping expenses down.

I'm currently looking for guidance on the next step of my real estate journey. I've been an independent contractor in Springfield, Illinois for 8 months and have been a trades contractor for the last 4 years. I have d...

I’m looking for some perspective from others in the BP community. I am 39 years old, and I recently shut off my wife and my 401K contributions. We also stopped investing in Roth IRA’s. The only money we have going ...

I recently bought a piece of land(cash) in my hometown in Texas and I am looking to start building a home to sell.The lot sits in a new neighborhood and is in the more affordable side of the Rio Grande Valley. Homes c...

Freddie Mac Small Balance Loan (Dauphin County, PA)Loan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition)Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $7,500,000Loan Sizing: 70-75% LTV; 1.30x DCR (Small Market) Amortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5-10 Year Term (Fixed), 10 or 20 Years (Hybrid ARM)IO Term: Partial Term IO (70-75% LTV; 1.30x DCR); Full Term IO (60% LTV; 1.45x DCR)(Small)Rate Types: Fixed & Hybrid ARMRate (Est): 6.10%-6.60% (Assumes Mission Driven)Rate Lock: Rate Lock @ ApplicationNon-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ “Bad Boy” CarveoutsPrepayment: Standard - Greater of YM or 1.00%Flexible Prepay: Flexible Options – Stepdown & Extended Open/Par PeriodsRate Buydowns: Yes – Rate Buydowns Available Up to 2.00%Assumable: Yes – Assumable LoanCash Out Refi: Yes – Cash Out Refi OKFannie Mae Small Loan (Dauphin County, PA)Loan Purpose: Permanent Financing (Refi & Acquisition) Loan Proceeds: $1,000,000 - $9,000,000Loan Sizing: 80% LTV; 1.25x DCR (Nationwide Market)Amortization: 30 YearsLoan Term: 5-30 Year TermIO Term (PTIO): Partial Term IO @ 80% LTV; 1.25x DCR IO Term (FTIO): Full Term IO @ 65% LTV; 1.35x DCR Rate Type: Fixed RateRate Lock: Rate Lock @ Loan CommitmentRate Structure: Treasury Yield + SpreadRate (Est.): 6.50%-6.75% (Assumes Mission Driven)Non-Recourse: Non-Recourse w/ “Bad Boy” CarveoutsPrepayment: Yield Maintenance; 1.00%; 3 Mos Open @ ParFlexible Prepay: Flexible Prepayment Options Available Escrows: Taxes, Insurance, Replacement ReservesRate Buydowns: Yes - Rate Buydowns Available Up to (1.25%-2.00%)Assumable: Yes – Assumable Loan Cash Out Refi: Yes – Cash Out Refi OK

Additionally, if your goal is to maximize personal financial benefits, consider profit distributions from the property-owning LLC, which may provide tax flexibility depending on your situation.By adhering to FMV, maintaining proper documentation, and structuring the lease agreement carefully, you can optimize tax benefits while staying compliant.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Investment Info:

Townhouse buy & hold investment.

Purchase price: $73,000

Cash invested: $25,000

I was charitable landlord renting to single mom below market rents. Well now it's empty and market...