Carlos Lopes
Loan Pay down and breaking even on cash flow
8 May 2024 | 50 replies
Truth is if you're really seeking financial freedom, then no debt is the route.
Gabe Morrell
Is Now a Bad Time to Start Out?
10 May 2024 | 19 replies
Were talking EPIC crazy WAY-out there stuff and truth is that stuff happens you will be more worried about where you get your next meal than your dang real estate, EVERYONE will be in default.
Wilson Vanhook
Is This Creative 0 Down Payment Strategy Possible?
8 May 2024 | 5 replies
That's what I like to hear, give me the brutal honest truth so I don't go screw myself over lol.
Zachary Schimenz
WARNING: Don't Use Ohio Cash Flow unless you want to lose thousands of dollars
8 May 2024 | 112 replies
The truth is: turnkey HAS to sell properties way over their real values to stay in business.
Henry Lazerow
Browsing reddits realestateinvesting sub makes you appreciate BiggerPockets
7 May 2024 | 4 replies
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Found Deals Off Market - Here's How
6 May 2024 | 62 replies
Think on that for a moment because it's the most accurate truth of it.
Bubba McCants
Property Management Agreement
6 May 2024 | 10 replies
There's a LOT of truth in what @Stuart Udis wrote!
Sheifta Anwar
Buying REO properties in Texas
5 May 2024 | 3 replies
That is not even close to the truth what you heard.
Matt Randall
Question about investing with a DSCR Loan
6 May 2024 | 9 replies
Underwriting items for DSCR loans include appraisal, credit report, liquidity verification, borrowing entity documents, landlord insurance verification, and whereapplicable lease, verification of rent and security deposit receipt, and property management agreement.DSCR lenders should never ask you for tax returns, W-2 income, pay stubs, or company financial statements.A good DSCR lender can fund your DSCR loan in under 30 days.Pro Number 2: Loan StructureDSCR loans are generally structured as thirty year term, fixed rate and fully amortizing, with LTV up to 80%.To increase cash flow and boost DSCR to qualify for a higher LTV, you can even structure with a five or ten year interest-only period where principal payments are made over the remaining portion of the 30 year term.Most DSCR lenders can fund your loan with DSCR as low as 1.0, though 1.1 is where you will find the best terms.A few DSCR lenders specialize in no and low seasoning cash out refi for rental property investors who use the BRRR strategy.Compare this to traditional banks which generally offer lower LTV, shorter term, higher DSCR requirement, and 6 months of seasoning.Pro Number 3: ReliabilityDSCR loans are a growing component of the multi trillion dollar institutional credit market.While DSCR loan origination volume is growing fast, it struggles to satisfy the demand from institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds and credit funds that buy DSCR loans.For this reason, as long as DSCR loan program guidelines for subject property and borrower are met, there is a very high probability that your loan will be fundedwithout delay.Compare this to banks which may subject you to months of underwriting before ultimately rejecting your loan application for reasons unrelated to your application.Con Number 1: Strict GuidelinesThe largest and healthiest part of the DSCR loan industry is 1 to 4 unit residential investment properties in non rural markets where the As Is value and the purchase price is one hundred thousand dollars or higher, and the guarantor's credit score is 680 or higher.If an element of your transaction does not fall within program guidelines, your loan will either be declined or require an exception which can cause delay.DSCR loan program guidelines are constantly evolving to adapt to the demands of borrowers and institutional investors, and to respond to market and risk.A good DSCR lender will knowledgeably and transparently communicate program guidelines, proactively communicate to identify potential issues, and set expectations in a clear and thoughtful manner.Con Number 2: ShenanigansThe DSCR loan industry is fast growing and loosely regulated, attracting loan brokers, private lenders and salesmen who are not knowledgable about program guidelines, not expert in structuring your loan to meet your specific goals, not capable of closing your loan in a timely manner, and not truthful or transparent about loan terms.Con Number 3: Higher interest ratesGiven the demand for DSCR loans from institutional credit investors, the credit spread or risk premium has decreased, making DSCR loan interest rates from the most competitive DSCR lenders nearly the same as bank loans and conventional investment property loans.We should include an asterisk on this con because it is not always true and may not be true in the future.
Jemma Jacques
Help with DSCR financing options
4 May 2024 | 6 replies
Can you also pull enough to augment the property value...say add square footage, etc...to get the ARV up to $135Kish?