Jay Hurst
The fed just cut mortgage rates right?
7 November 2024 | 14 replies
(The exception to this is loans based off prime which would typically be home equity lines of credit as the Fed funds rate does affect prime) The Federal Reserve meets 8 times a year, while the bond market which actually dictates mortgage interest rates is traded every second of every day of the year.
Paul Sanders
HOA CC&R's written in 1998 now being used to prevent STR's, what to do?
11 November 2024 | 7 replies
The exception is the Association may, “…authorize such services on the Common Areas as it deems appropriate for the enjoyment of the Common Areas or for the benefit of the Members.”Section 5 – Nuisance – states, “No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon any Lot … which may be, or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood, or which shall, in any way, interfere with the quiet enjoyment of each of the Owners of his respective Dwelling…”Feel free to think, “you fool!
Kent Ford
Why Do You Think Texas is a Hotspot for New Real Estate Businesses?
6 November 2024 | 34 replies
I can't compete with them except on price. 2.
Corinne Johnson
Emotional Support Animal causing noise complaints in a long-term-rental
10 November 2024 | 18 replies
I think they're justified, and I'm committed to helping them because this seems unfair, but I've never had to enforce the lease except for non-payment of rent.
Bryn Chatterton
New to Rental Property Investing
8 November 2024 | 3 replies
We use a YTDpaystub and last year’s W-2(s) to calculate income several different ways:Hourly or salary income calculated to a monthly amountYTD income divided by number of YTD monthsYTD + W-2(s) income divided by the corresponding number of monthsIf these numbers vary too much, then we investigate and require an acceptable Letter of Explanation.Employment StabilityUnless an applicant has exceptional credit, we strive to determine their stability of employment to make surethey’ll always be able to pay the rent on time.
Alex Winfield
Any solid info on VA Vendee financing? Any lenders?
13 November 2024 | 66 replies
So I called the number on the VRM website, and their customer service agent basically couldn't tell me anything, except to go to the listing page (on the VRM website), and click for financing.
Steve Saussier
(CRE) Realtor buyer commission and exclusivity clause
6 November 2024 | 1 reply
**Carve-Outs for Independent Deals**: Some investors negotiate carve-outs or exceptions to this exclusivity.
Trevor Davis
Financing 1st Spec Home
6 November 2024 | 4 replies
The hope is to build experience and open more doors in the future for new builds.I also just had lunch with a banker on Friday who said they have been opening up and relaxing on real estate again…for everything except non-owner occupied construction - that is still a no go for them.
Madina Petashvili
Ohio Rental Eviction Laws Advice
8 November 2024 | 5 replies
The Holding Fee is nonrefundable with only 3 logical exceptions.
Renay Reese
Open Carry, Concealed carry or no carry while do business
19 November 2024 | 111 replies
I usually spend my time, if the seller is present, keeping him/her out of the way if needed, pumping tenants for info, taking measurements for room sizes and drawing floor plans with doors and windows and noting appliances and taking pictures.We look for value add properties that are in decent structural and mechanical condition (except for one deal that we got really cheap).