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Matthew Crane CPAS: Can I have write offs if I don't make any money...yet
12 June 2024 | 2 replies
Can these be tax write offs (home office, phone, car expenses, etc) even though I won't technically be making money for some time until everything is completely built and leased?
Jake Brooks How do you screen your tenants?
12 June 2024 | 3 replies
We’re one ofthe few property managers that require W-2’s and a bank statement and we go way beyond the traditional, “income must =3x rent” qualifier.Below is more information about what our Applications Department does to screen applicants and find the best tenantspossible for your property.Required InfoWe require the following from each applicant over the age of 18, that is not a dependent of anotherapplicant (as evidenced on a tax return):Copy of acceptable state picture IDRecent YTD paystubRecent W-2Recent Bank Statement, all pages, no info blacked outRecent tax return if self-employedApplicants are often slow about turning this information in, asking us why we need it and then takingseveral days to submit.
Becky Fromm Acquiring Equity Loan from Property Value without Income?
10 June 2024 | 15 replies
That does not mean that pay stubs and tax returns are the only way to prove ATR fir example bank statement loans for the self employed is a method to verify ATR. 
Silvia Baier Looking at starting with 8+ units has anyone here done this?
12 June 2024 | 10 replies
Assuming #2, and rental income of $50k/mo (ex. 25 units @ $2000), how much would we reasonably expect to take home (Net rental income not counting taxes)?
Denise MacDonald Two Driven Women on a mission to build a real estate empire! Guidance appreciated!
12 June 2024 | 26 replies
Locating properties has been the tricky part for us to navigate (tax deeds, auctions, foreclosures, reliable wholesalers, vacant properties, etc).3) As we embark on this journey, we are also looking for mentors who can guide us through the complexities of property investment deals. 
Michael Hoover Deal or No Deal - 8 Door Appt. , Rural but College town, Owner finance
12 June 2024 | 8 replies
I have been offered an exclusive Deal by a local "friend"/ semi-mentor in my small town.  8 standard 2/1 apartments -  Quad, duplex, duplex, 1970 Dated buildings, little neglected but liveableOwner finance: 20yr 6%rate with 20k down------------------------------------------------Total purchase 400KCurrent NOI: 41k     Cap: 10         (Tax,Ins,Maint, Util)Gross rent 4500/mth-----------------------------------------------Upgrade, Est repairs: 60k After reno: NOI: 59K   Gross rent: 6100------------------------------------------------Loan pmt: 2865/mth,    34k/yrCurrent Cash flow: 531/mth,  6,378/yrAfter reno Cash Flow: 2131/mth,  25,578/Yr-------------------------------------------------Added info- -Property line Joins with (growing) Community college-Tiny town-The Buildings are Currently "uglyish".- Current Rent is 150$- $200 behind market avg.I am very comfortable in single family homes in this town (own 18 SFH rented and performing well).
Nicholas Lilly Foreclosure Due Diligence
12 June 2024 | 2 replies
TOP 5 DUE DILIGENCE STEPS FOR PRE-FORECLOSURE There are three types of foreclosures: (1) tax sale, (2) trustee sale, and (3) HOA sale.
Tyler Gilpin Lending on multiple properties at once
12 June 2024 | 7 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).
Alex Jacobson HELOC: without Tax returns.
10 June 2024 | 5 replies

ISO company that does creative HELOC's:I have a find with great equity in his home but not great taxable income. Are there companies out there that would give him a small loan?Best,Alex

Scotty Wo completely new and lost, would love some guidance.
13 June 2024 | 4 replies
I'm going to put away $5-6k of that for the property taxes, unless I can keep my name on the house since I'll be living with my GF at parents place?