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Xavier Perera Seeking advice starting out as a 21 yr old (Starting from just me)
7 February 2025 | 8 replies
Use your W-2 income to qualify for multiple loans now, stack a few properties before quitting your job, and consider BRRRR or DSCR loans later to scale.
Tidal Creek IRA Rollover to buy lot
24 February 2025 | 6 replies
I want to be able to do a cash deal to get a lower price and avoid all the cost that go along with a lot loan, fees, points, etc.
Julian Thomas im 16 turning 17 in two weeks and i want to get into real estate
12 February 2025 | 8 replies
You can finance it with an FHA loan (3.5% down) or a conventional loan (5% down) if you plan to live in the property.
Marc Anthony Maciel Introduction - New to Real Estate Investing
7 February 2025 | 7 replies
Strategies like living in a duplex or triplex, adding an ADU, or renting by the room can help maximize cash flow while leveraging FHA or VA loans for lower upfront costs.
Mary Jay Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
19 February 2025 | 88 replies
P&I stays the same for the duration of the loan.
Kevin Cole To sell or not to sell
4 February 2025 | 4 replies
They were thinking of planning another one that required massive loans (7 figures). 
Evan Thomas Andriola Finding tenants in Cleveland
23 February 2025 | 9 replies
If you're using a DSCR loan to purchase the home, most lenders use the lower of the lease agreement or 100% of the market rent from the appraisal form 1007 to determine the DSCR.
Bruce D. Kowal Decoding the tax return of your Syndicated LLC - related party transactions
1 February 2025 | 0 replies
These are the outstanding balances of loans to and from Partners and Related Parties.
Henry Paschall A Learning Opportunity (Investing in Jacksonville)
12 February 2025 | 0 replies
Conventional loan with a 20% down payment.
Nate McCarthy How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
11 February 2025 | 13 replies
This could be an opportunity to add value by offering to help with clearing or relocating those items as part of any potential agreement.Why This Could Be a Good Move for YouYou see long-term potential in the property, especially with the large lot and development possibilities (even if those are years down the line).As the current tenants, you have the advantage of a direct relationship with the landlord and familiarity with the property, reducing competition and risk.This could be a chance to lock in a property that you might otherwise lose if it hit the open market, especially in today’s competitive environment.Challenges to ConsiderIf the landlord is emotionally tied to the property or reliant on rental income, they may be reluctant to sell.Financing could be tricky, especially with today’s interest rates and the gap between the current rent and what a conventional loan might cost.The development potential you’re interested in is likely a long-term play, which means the property could be financially tight in the short term, especially if you’re only breaking even or slightly negative on cash flow.Structuring a Potential DealTo make this feasible, you’ll likely need to explore creative financing options that align with both your financial capacity and the landlord’s goals.Seller Financing: Propose a deal where the landlord acts as the lender, allowing you to make monthly payments directly to them.