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Loren Souers Best deal for first time rental purchase
19 January 2025 | 8 replies
Yes, that’s another credit union only asking for 10% down with no pmi.
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Justin Fondren First Property Steps To Buy
19 January 2025 | 7 replies
@Justin FondrenIf your credit score is in the 700–730 range, you're in a great position to secure favorable loan terms.
Robert Stephenson Older Investor needing help getting a Second property
21 January 2025 | 13 replies
You may find this a viable option with rates where they are, especially if your rental income continues to cover the mortgage.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): If your property qualifies, you could use a HELOC to access the equity without disturbing the current mortgage.
Pete Tarin Using SBA to start real estate
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
• Is this a better strategy than using your own name, capital and credit to start out?
Josh Buchanan Any reviews of RentRedi?
19 January 2025 | 51 replies
Also no credit reporting, so I signed up for Landlord Credit Bureau at my expense.Hope this helps, for now I’ll be staying with Hemlane.
Scott Trench Trump Policies Will Put Downward Pressure on Real Estate Rents/Prices
21 February 2025 | 250 replies
Hell, I can't stand Biden Jr. but I give credit where credits due; he's a WAY better coke-head criminal than I ever could be!
Sam Ojo Looking to Scale and feeling Stuck
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
Get a line of credit from a bank that leverages your equity without refinancing the properties.3.
John Friendas Rooming House Passing Conventional Appraisal as Single Family
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
THe lender is a credit union and it is a conventional low rate loan.
Eryn Garcia My pickle/real estate woes, help/suggestions
19 January 2025 | 5 replies
Ask for a line of credit.