Alex Sarnoff
Why would a multi-tenant industrial or retail property NOT achieve the listed NOI?
6 September 2024 | 14 replies
Sounds like capex as opposed to operating expenses which are usually left out of NOI for all asset classes.
Margaret Buoncora
Would you replace septic?
2 September 2024 | 4 replies
Would you replace a current functioning 1000 gal septic tank to a 1250 gal tank in order to list my flip as a 4 bedroom as opposed to a 3 bedroom.
Maleshia Gilcrease
fha 203K or homestyle reno loan
5 September 2024 | 4 replies
There are some additional things that could help determine which loan product is best for your situation.203k Best When:- Credit scores 680-720 or less- Renovation will improve the value of the home more than 75%- Renovations will be on or in the home - no new yard projects, only fixing existing- Higher Debt To Income (can get approval with up to 56.9% dti)HomeStyle Best When:- Purchase + Renovation costs will come in higher than FHA Limits- Home improvements will only improve vale 75% or less - 720+ credit or 20% down (of purchase price + reno cost) to avoid PMI- Exterior Projects (fence, hardscaping, pool, outdoor kitchen)- Lower Debt To Income (sometimes as high as 50%, many times between 45-50%)- Renovations that are greater than $35,000 (soon this will move up to $75,000)Happy to answer any other questions that you may have!
Jimmy Rojas
Guidence on starting out on Real Estate
3 September 2024 | 11 replies
If you are self-employed, there are specific loan programs designed for self-employed persons as opposed to conventional W-2 financing.
Roberto Westerband
First Lien HELOC Strategy
8 September 2024 | 168 replies
@Brent Coombs have you run the numbers to see the difference in interest payments from using the HELOC strategy opposed to a conventional mortgage while paying extra each month towards principal?
Diana Jing
Rent To Retirement Review
7 September 2024 | 85 replies
A case could likely be made for considering making a larger down payment with a self-directed IRA or 401k as opposed to abandoning the account, getting hit with taxes and penalties immediately, and losing its tax advantages moving forward.
Garrett Brown
The Top 10 College Football Town for Short-Term Rentals
2 September 2024 | 16 replies
Nashville should certainly be there - regs (but well regulated, predictable) and is the favorite trip for pretty much all SEC Schools (best city by far in SEC, drivable distance, Vanderbilt sells out typically >2/3 of the stadium to opposing fans, etc.)
Account Closed
DEAR NOAH: Is it a terrible idea to buy a condo/townhome as a primary?
2 September 2024 | 9 replies
If the HOA maintains the exterior and yard- WIN.
Elizabeth Nolan
ROI Questions for Single Fam Flip
30 August 2024 | 8 replies
-Sauna-Hot Tub-Patio/courtyard (large cement tiles on crushed bluestone with lighting, natural gas line to bbq)-Secondary patio off primary suite-Losing sq feet in the primary bedroom to enlarge the bathroom-High grade cabinets-Appliances with cabinet fronts-High end appliances (Viking/Miele instead of GE Cafe)-Outdoor shower (teak box walls with a dry well beneath the footprint)-Wiring for Cat6 to every room-Wiring for surround speakers (or including the speakers that are built into the walls)-Sonos whole-home audio system-Hardwired cameras (with on-site storage) to the exterior of the house-Smart features: thermostats are a given, but how about light fixtures, switches, aromatherapy, fans ... anything else?
Mei Zhu
affordable tricks for renovation
1 September 2024 | 8 replies
I installed it and painted with exterior paint and caulked all seems in my showers.. looks good.