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David To California call for class action lawsuit on Eviction Moratorium
14 January 2025 | 329 replies
Where I live there are many benefits to the voucher program in addition to guaranteed payments. 
Daniel Windingstad Lemon or no?
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
You'll have to look at the income and expenses to predict whether your cash flow will improve.
Gene D Stephens Looking for Advice on Investment/DSCR loans
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
For your scenario, a DSCR loan could work well if the property’s projected rental income can cover debt payments, but most DSCR lenders don't include renovation costs directly.
John Barry Section 8 Process Massachusetts
10 February 2025 | 24 replies
I am not saying 25% threshold, I am saying they should work or have another solid way of income and can contribute a healthy portion of the rent. 
Anshuman Thakur SDIRA -REI- Bank loans - LLC
10 February 2025 | 8 replies
Otherwise, the only tax that applies is income tax on withdrawals from a Traditional IRA. 
Jack B. What are the risks of DSCR loans?
19 January 2025 | 9 replies
I can buy a 2-4 unit with 20% down vs conventional can only buy a 2-4 INVESTMENT property with 25% down 4. there are options where DSCR loans dont repot to personal credit, helps in not having to show a bunch of paperwork or not one person in a partnership has to carry the debt5. way less paperwork to close on this loan type vs a conventional loan. we care about the income of the property you're buying and it's ability to service the debt of the property whether we use long term rents income, lease income, or air dna/bnb income.6. easily buy in partnerships, add people to your operating agreement, its as easy as that so bring partners into a deal. helps with scaling and raising capital or getting partners involved7. gift funds allowed to close on these as well, and like I said earlier, there's only a 10day seasoning period of funds with some lenders so that means you can literally have a private money lender deposit money into your account 11 days before closing, and you can use those funds to close!
Myles Berrio New To The Bigger Pockets Form (New Member)
9 February 2025 | 9 replies
Buy and holds is the key to true wealth with all the benefits of depreciation, appreciation, loan pay down by your tenants, leveraging the equity, cash-flow etc etc, but it often times isn't the active income that pays the bills until you build up a portfolio and even then there's the tenant management or managing your property managers.That's why I'm involved in all 3.
Kevin Green Miami's Rental Market: Rents Decline as Affordability Challenges Persist
24 January 2025 | 0 replies
For investors, the current market presents a mixed bag: while short-term rental income may be lower, Miami remains a strong market for long-term growth as affordability attracts more tenants.What’s your take on Miami’s rental market?
Clarase Mika What Makes Germany a Prime Market for U.S. Buyers?
24 January 2025 | 1 reply
Long-term tenants provide consistent income and fewer turnovers.3.Long-Term Growth: Germany’s real estate market avoids the volatility seen in other countries.
Tayvion Payton Would You Pay an 18% Premium for Seller Financing at 2%?
19 January 2025 | 8 replies
., Purchase Price: $475,000 ($197.9/sq. ft.).Estimated Market Value: $402,000 ($168/sq. ft.).Financing Terms: 2% interest rate, with a 9-year balloon.Unit B Income: $2,049/month (Section 8 tenant through November 2025).Unit A Income Potential: Similar rent or higher; Section 8 cap for the area is $3,234/month.Monthly Loan Payment (P+I): $1,386.Cash Flow Breakdown (if both units are rented at $2,049/month):Gross Rent: $4,098/month.Vacancy (10%): $410/month.Operating Expenses (37.3%): $1,376/month.Net Cash Flow: $943/month.Key QuestionsWould you be comfortable paying an 18% premium for financing at 2%, especially in a market where current mortgage rates are closer to 7%?