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26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Or we gradually perform high-quality updates for a live-in flip, then roll the equity into a new home.Regarding rental income, we aim to boost income, lower our effective tax rate by generating more low tax-drag income with rental income (since there’s not much we can do to lower out W2 tax bills) and have retirement cash flow.To compare the financial impact over 10-20 years, we want to analyze renting versus flipping.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
Plan is I have a dcsr loan and then I have a investor that's going to pay for the remodel and then I will refinance.
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23 January 2025 | 7 replies
For me, it wasn't a book that got me into this but it was a conversation I had with a client while I was a financial advisor working for Merrill Lynch.
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13 January 2025 | 15 replies
I'll add a few more things that can have a huge financial impact: required reserves, LTC (loan to cost), application or other upfront fees, and prepayment penalties.As a fellow flipper, I think it's important to have reserves, but they shouldn't be required as part of your funding.
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28 January 2025 | 6 replies
I’m just getting started and looking to soak up as much knowledge as possible—whether it’s about finding good deals, managing renovations, or understanding the financial side of things.
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15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.
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4 February 2025 | 3 replies
If you're wanting to get into construction managment there's two main areas you would need to make yourself an expert in; Reading plans & Scheduling.
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29 January 2025 | 8 replies
It could entice you to buy when you are not financially ready to buy.
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10 February 2025 | 16 replies
Speak to lenders, have a nice package together: they will want an SREO, your background, your assets/ income etc, they will want your "business plan", your underwriting, your capex breakdown line by line.
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10 February 2025 | 3 replies
I’d love to hear more about your goals and how you’re planning to use your license to grow.Wishing you all the best on this journey—feel free to reach out if you ever want to connect or chat strategy!