Jonathan Greene
Have you hit your investing goals so far in 2024? Why or why not? Let's talk about it
9 May 2024 | 25 replies
. - choose another RE related syndication to join as LP I have this goal in spite of my first re syndication in danger of loosing money.Apparently not impressive on my goals.
Shawn C.
Solo 401k
10 May 2024 | 22 replies
A 401k loan is not cheap capital, even though it is frequently and highly recommended quite loosely here on BP.
Cory J Thornton
New Construction VS Existing Housing
10 May 2024 | 23 replies
I personally don't like being bound by the restrictions of an old home - discovering all sorts of surprises behind the walls.
Kyle Barazowski
Aspiring Investor in Schaumburg, Illinois
8 May 2024 | 7 replies
I love where your head is at about giving back to your parents & others.....good things are bound to come your way if you put your head down and dive into real estate head first.
Michael Calvey
How Are Savvy STR Hosts Using Automation to Transform Their Businesses?
9 May 2024 | 19 replies
It's been a game-changer, allowing us to respond faster to inquiries and provide clearer instructions and local recommendations for our guests.Automation has truly transformed our business, making it more efficient and improving the overall guest experience by leaps and bounds.
Bruce Woodruff
Inept Home Inspectors
6 May 2024 | 2 replies
The Summary page was reserved for 4-5 major issues like damaged trusses, anything leaking, undersized electrical panel, water under the house, etc....y'know, big and important stuff.So this joker has 5 pages of summary items...everything from loose doorknobs to a loose tile.
Dean Attali
Opinions/experience on M&M Property Pros? (Kansas City PM)
7 May 2024 | 19 replies
They responded by calling me a tattle tail, said that I was way out of bounds and now, 4 months later there is a non working boat, a crashed car and numerous piles of dog poo in the yard.
Zachary Schimenz
WARNING: Don't Use Ohio Cash Flow unless you want to lose thousands of dollars
8 May 2024 | 112 replies
If the tenant doesn't pay, we don't get paid long term and it's a loose/loose/loose for all.
Matt Randall
Question about investing with a DSCR Loan
6 May 2024 | 9 replies
Underwriting items for DSCR loans include appraisal, credit report, liquidity verification, borrowing entity documents, landlord insurance verification, and whereapplicable lease, verification of rent and security deposit receipt, and property management agreement.DSCR lenders should never ask you for tax returns, W-2 income, pay stubs, or company financial statements.A good DSCR lender can fund your DSCR loan in under 30 days.Pro Number 2: Loan StructureDSCR loans are generally structured as thirty year term, fixed rate and fully amortizing, with LTV up to 80%.To increase cash flow and boost DSCR to qualify for a higher LTV, you can even structure with a five or ten year interest-only period where principal payments are made over the remaining portion of the 30 year term.Most DSCR lenders can fund your loan with DSCR as low as 1.0, though 1.1 is where you will find the best terms.A few DSCR lenders specialize in no and low seasoning cash out refi for rental property investors who use the BRRR strategy.Compare this to traditional banks which generally offer lower LTV, shorter term, higher DSCR requirement, and 6 months of seasoning.Pro Number 3: ReliabilityDSCR loans are a growing component of the multi trillion dollar institutional credit market.While DSCR loan origination volume is growing fast, it struggles to satisfy the demand from institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds and credit funds that buy DSCR loans.For this reason, as long as DSCR loan program guidelines for subject property and borrower are met, there is a very high probability that your loan will be fundedwithout delay.Compare this to banks which may subject you to months of underwriting before ultimately rejecting your loan application for reasons unrelated to your application.Con Number 1: Strict GuidelinesThe largest and healthiest part of the DSCR loan industry is 1 to 4 unit residential investment properties in non rural markets where the As Is value and the purchase price is one hundred thousand dollars or higher, and the guarantor's credit score is 680 or higher.If an element of your transaction does not fall within program guidelines, your loan will either be declined or require an exception which can cause delay.DSCR loan program guidelines are constantly evolving to adapt to the demands of borrowers and institutional investors, and to respond to market and risk.A good DSCR lender will knowledgeably and transparently communicate program guidelines, proactively communicate to identify potential issues, and set expectations in a clear and thoughtful manner.Con Number 2: ShenanigansThe DSCR loan industry is fast growing and loosely regulated, attracting loan brokers, private lenders and salesmen who are not knowledgable about program guidelines, not expert in structuring your loan to meet your specific goals, not capable of closing your loan in a timely manner, and not truthful or transparent about loan terms.Con Number 3: Higher interest ratesGiven the demand for DSCR loans from institutional credit investors, the credit spread or risk premium has decreased, making DSCR loan interest rates from the most competitive DSCR lenders nearly the same as bank loans and conventional investment property loans.We should include an asterisk on this con because it is not always true and may not be true in the future.
Lisa Burns
What's it really like to be a commercial MF syndicator? Will I be sorry I tried?
6 May 2024 | 23 replies
I mean, once the deal is inked, then I'll be in charge of a syndication and contractually bound to certain things, and even with good property management in place, I assume there will be some headaches (especially as a newbie).