
11 December 2024 | 68 replies
Without cash reserves and solid credit, that is difficult.

9 December 2024 | 15 replies
If it's tight or you're uncomfortable with the tenant you have in there from a confidence perspective, especially if this is a first deal, maybe meet in the middle and get a lender at 75% or 77% (doesn't HAVE to be at 5% increments) that wont make you season, and leave a bit more money in the deal, but sleep better.Overall, if I cash flow well, have/keep reserves, and am comfortable I fixed everything in the house, I like to max out the LTV on refi.

4 December 2024 | 6 replies
There are several benefits of having cash in the bank/liquid reserves versus an open end mortgage (a.k.a) credit card.

4 December 2024 | 4 replies
If it’s not used, I treat it as reserve funds.

5 December 2024 | 5 replies
Having cash reserves gave me the confidence to move quickly on a great deal without losing sleep over unexpected expenses.

5 December 2024 | 8 replies
If I go BRRRR I’ll refinance with a standard lender.Assuming we sell for $625k which is the ARV and market analysis I pulled, purchased for $345,500 and have $120k in reserves for rehab cost.

5 December 2024 | 6 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).

4 December 2024 | 6 replies
You will need down payment money, You will need cash reserves Money, you'll need closing costs money, and you will need to get a bank loan.

4 December 2024 | 8 replies
If you have the reserves to pay yourself, I recommend to not purchase the warranty.

6 December 2024 | 17 replies
Make sure you have enough saved up not only for the down payment but also closing cost, plus some reserve in bank accounts or in other investment accounts!