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Timothy Villa Real Estate Novice
31 January 2025 | 12 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
Rene Hosman How much time do you spend prepping for taxes?
14 January 2025 | 28 replies
This included all the data from the first 6 months of the year as I did not hire her until July.
Keetaek Hong Where (cities) & what (asset types) in Dallas/Houston to invest for maximum apprec!
31 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Keetaek Hong I have a lot of clients who are facing the same challenges but they understand the long game and that it's imperative to build a portfolio, With that lowered interest rate I mentioned you are looking at 30% down and including PM fees will typically have you around break even or barely positively cash flowing.
Daniel Chen Section 179 Question for rental business
4 January 2025 | 11 replies
Yes, you can deduct related expenses including gas, loan interest, insurance, etc. using the actual vehicle expenses method to deduct auto expenses for your rental or other businesses. 
Kathy Grossart 1031 exchange within an existing SDIRA
27 January 2025 | 5 replies
The 1031 exchange was done as a group irrespective of, and including the SDIRA status, as a tenant-in-common. 
Nick Wimmel Looking to purchase a duplex in Middletown, Ohio
8 January 2025 | 12 replies
Usually OH and IN are the two main states they I have seen booming business in for 204 unit REI's.
Jordyn Ohs What do I do if my DTI is getting in the way of my next investment property?
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Some strategies to get around are:1. leverage your current portfolio and buy in cash, increase value, and then refi2. buy Multi-family so your ratios aren't the main factor to lenders3. get in with a lender for high net worth individuals4.
Jason Munns Canadian Lender Finder?
27 January 2025 | 5 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).
Kris Lou PM Fees in Indy
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
We've seen 3% for 100+ unit apartment complexes, but they also have onsite staff not included in the 3% management fee.Two other pricing options to properly understand:1) Fee charged based upon tenant payments or just occupancy.
Valentin Diaz Fire Code Compliance
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Now my main issue is I need a fire detection system in a enclosed back porch that leads up to all three floors, but I don't know what's the minimum I would need to be compliant or that the fire marshall is suggesting what he wants or recommends.