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Robert Whitelaw Not sure why I was banned from messaging
6 February 2025 | 38 replies
 @Michealsoto Hi Michael i nust got banned from messages as well inly sent the one on forum but does it also include inbox if so i will watch what i send next time please help im looking to grow my network thank you 
Robert Adams My Thoughts: Las Vegas Market Trends & What to Expect This Spring – February 2025
2 February 2025 | 2 replies
With that being said we tend to see a lot of CA buyers relocate here for the lower cost of living including lower home values, property taxes, insurance, no state income tax, gas prices etc.
Stacie Telles Refinance on Investment Property
3 February 2025 | 12 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Nicholas Nocella Looking for some direction!
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
In Philadelphia area there are several REIAs including Diversified Investors Group (DIG), Delco Property Investors (DPI), and South Jersey REIA (SJREIAA) just to name a few.
Jennifer Gill Do Not Call List - sick of calls!
24 January 2025 | 9 replies
https://www.donotcall.gov/report.htmlThe effective way to stop the calls, include texting STOP to the number.
Bruce D. Kowal 🏠 vs 📈 - A Fresh Look at Real Estate and Dividend Stocks
28 January 2025 | 0 replies
A diversified portfolio can include both!
Hank Bank Starting My Real Estate Journey: How Can I Leverage a Paid-Off Townhome?
24 January 2025 | 11 replies
However, before you do so you should ensure that your revenue from rental income covers ALL your property expenses in the townhome, including mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance/repairs, vacancy, property management, etc...
Bruce D. Kowal What REALLY Triggers IRS Attention in Real Estate Partnerships - From An Onlooker
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
That is between 6 and 20 returns out of every 10,000 returns.That 6 or 20 has to include some pretty likely candidates.
Melissa Sejour How do you research the best areas to invest in?
6 February 2025 | 12 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Denise Evans Tenant Estoppel Letters
27 January 2025 | 1 reply
If I represent buyers, I like to include my name and contact information along with a sentence that if anything changes after the signing but before the sale, the tenant is obligated to notify me in writing or it waives any of those changes.Buyers might have other tenant concerns that are specific to a property.