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Jaedon Stout Looking for Real Estate Investment Strategies Using Funding
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Your clients should focus on properties with significant equity potential and work with experienced contractors to stay within budget and timeline—especially with borrowed funds on the line.Avoiding Bad Deals - Encourage them to work with experienced agents, contractors, or mentors and always run multiple scenarios, including worst-case outcomes, to stress-test their numbers.Reserves - Advise your clients to keep a reserve fund separate from their loan for emergencies, unexpected expenses, or delays.
Vincent Plant Hard Money Costs Too Much?
13 January 2025 | 15 replies
He said that typically in flip deals its around 30-40% down but if construction was included it would be about 30%. 
Charles Roberts Who owns short term rentals in Japan?
24 January 2025 | 5 replies
We currently own/manage properties across a few states including Hawaii so we aren't new to managing short term/mid term rentals.
David Torreggiani Wholesalers Dallas or Houston?
10 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Pablo Avila: There are plenty including myself!
Joel Barjon Refinance my rental property
7 February 2025 | 23 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).
James Sills Where to start
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
Start by deepening your understanding of CRE fundamentals, including net operating income (NOI), cap rates, and lease structures like triple net (NNN).
Sino U. Can you recommend a good lender for house hacking please?
15 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’d also recommend getting a few quotes, including at least one from a mortgage broker.  
Erick Pena Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
took down 6 walls including a load bearing wall. 
Account Closed "Additional Insured" clause in PM contract
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I appreciate it.Aside from the option to be added as 'additional insured' they have the option to purchase a  "ProtectionPlus Bundle' from Surevestor, which includes several things like protection against eviction costs, wilful damage to property, over a $1 Million third party liability protection, loss of rent protection for 25 weeks etc.This is $50/month.
Robert Whitelaw Not sure why I was banned from messaging
6 February 2025 | 38 replies
 @Michealsoto Hi Michael i nust got banned from messages as well inly sent the one on forum but does it also include inbox if so i will watch what i send next time please help im looking to grow my network thank you