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24 January 2025 | 5 replies
Just remember if you want to purchase another one you will need to refinance at an 80% LTV as you can only have one CMHC insured mortgage.
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12 January 2025 | 8 replies
Hopefully your lawyer also mentioned insurance- title and hazard.A quitclaim deed transfer can hurt your title chain and title insurance.
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29 January 2025 | 6 replies
That's $1,600 per month plus to pay debt, plus at least $400 in taxes and insurance.
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8 January 2025 | 11 replies
Agree to allow the firm’s “entry level” attorneys handle your cases or as allowed by law their clerks?
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16 January 2025 | 8 replies
.- Tell them they'll have to provide you with a copy of their renter's insurance naming you as additional named insured, with a minimum of (I use $300,000) liability insurance, also before they move into the unit.It's not perfect, but it's a start toward a tenant transparency.
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17 January 2025 | 4 replies
When loans were called, was it due to specific triggers like delinquencies, insurance lapses, or low-interest rate portfolio loans held by smaller banks?
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14 January 2025 | 15 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).
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21 January 2025 | 6 replies
The law firm handling tax foreclosures for the county put the tennis court lot up for auction.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
Since it’s a new build, I was able to negotiate some great perks, like a 5.875% interest rate, no closing costs, a fridge, blinds, and even a backyard firepit.Pros:Good school districtLow interest rateMinimal CapEx and repairs (because it’s a new build)Low insuranceHigh-quality tenants (due to the school district and being a new build)Cons:Lots of new builds in the area, which could drive down prices and increase vacanciesThe Numbers:Price: $290KInterest Rate: 5.875%Down Payment: 25%Monthly Mortgage + Insurance + Taxes + HOA: $1,480 (I got really low insurance since it’s a new build and Alabama’s property taxes are low)Property Management: 10%Rent: $1,800 (this is under market because I wanted to rent it quickly—most units in the area were sitting vacant for 100+ days.
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15 January 2025 | 12 replies
And don’t forget about short-term rental insurance—it’s a must for direct bookings since you won’t have the platform’s protections.Lastly, make sure your house rules are super clear and easy to find.