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Konrad R. Are there any real estate agents here that are familiar with arm lenth transactions?
14 February 2024 | 1 reply
Quote from @Konrad “Arm's length” is an expression which is commonly used to refer to transactions in which two or more unrelated and unaffiliated parties agree to do business, acting independently and in their self-interest.I would think that most transactions are "arms length" transactions.   
Arn Cenedella Why I do what I do?
14 February 2024 | 0 replies
And while we all like to “get paid”, what’s more important to me is the appreciation my clients and investors express.
Junior Jaquet Hernandez Pre-construction investment benefits in the Dominican Republic, Punta Cana and other:
13 February 2024 | 0 replies
In this post, I share with you the pre-construction investment benefits in the Dominican republic in the tourism sectors like Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Sosua, and others.Among the benefits of acquiring properties on plans are the following:1- Capital Gains: the increase in the value of a property over time, due to different factors, such as accessibility, location, within the urban environment, services and infrastructure, and urban and architectural value.2- CONFOTUR tax benefits: law 158-01, which establishes tax benefits for real estate investors in the country's tourism sectors, which grants the benefit of tax exemption for 15 years.a)- Real estate transfer tax 3%.b)- Real estate asset tax (IPI) 1%.3- Financing available with an interest rate of 0%:Which works depending on the policies of each project, it normally works as follows.a)- the unit must be reserved from $2000 onwards.b)- They are given an approximate period of 21 days - 30 days to complete the downpayment 20%.c)- it is financed in monthly installments without interest until 50% of the value of the property is reached at the time of delivery 12-24 monthly paymentsd)- the remaining 50% can be financed with a bank or you can pay it cash.4- Resort administration: which guarantees monthly profitability and a return on investment which we could talk about by a zoom meeting..Thank you
Zak Cooper Seller Financing Template - FEEDBACK Desired :)
13 February 2024 | 1 reply
It's apparent that your home holds a special charm, and I'm writing to express my sincere interest in it.So you're probably wondering how I got your information...
Justin Johnson My First Rental Property Freak Out
15 February 2024 | 72 replies
@Justin Johnson American Express has a card that earns cash back and you only pay interest for 15 mo.
Daniel M. Need Urgent Advice - Complex Situation with Duplex Offer
13 February 2024 | 14 replies
They expressed concerns about accepting an offer, undergoing inspections, discovering more issues, and the buyer backing out, similar to their last experience.
Emily Forthun An opportunity that provided lessons...
10 February 2024 | 2 replies
All materials were ordered and purchased (with delivery and pick ups coordinated) through me along with all contractor payments.
Justin Goodin 👋16 CRE Terms You Need to Know
10 February 2024 | 0 replies
 16 terms you need to know in commercial real estate:1.Internal Rate of Return (IRR): A metric used to estimate the annualized return on an investment based on the timing and magnitude of cash flows.2.Cash-on-Cash Return: The annual income generated by a property expressed as a percentage of the initial cash investment.3.Discount Rate: The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value in financial models; often represents the required rate of return.4.Capital Expenditures (CapEx): The funds set aside for property improvements, renovations, or major repairs.5.Gross Operating Income (GOI): The total income generated by a property before subtracting operating expenses.6.Operating Expenses: The costs associated with managing and maintaining a property, including utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.7.Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): A measure of a property’s ability to cover its debt payments, typically calculated as NOI divided by debt service.8.Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio: The ratio of the loan amount to the property’s appraised value, used to assess risk in financing.9.Equity Multiple: A measure of the total return on an investment, calculated as the ratio of total cash flows to initial equity investment.10.Residual Land Value: The estimated value of land after deducting development costs and desired profit margins.11.Sensitivity Analysis: A technique used to assess how changes in key variables (e.g., rent, expenses, interest rates) affect financial model outcomes.12.Operating Pro Forma: A projection of a property’s income and expenses over a specified period, typically used for budgeting and financial analysis.13.Cash Flow Waterfall: A structured distribution of cash flows to different stakeholders in a real estate project, often involving equity investors, lenders, and developers.14.Leverage: The use of borrowed funds (e.g., a mortgage) to finance a real estate investment, potentially amplifying returns but also increasing risk.15.Equity Investment: The amount of money invested by equity partners or investors in a real estate project. 16.
Natasha Shamoon Any Lenders Able to Do A Cash-Out Refi on Leasehold Land
9 February 2024 | 6 replies
I have wasted the last six months trying to refinance this property missing out on deals because no one can deliver. I
Bryan Contreras BRRRR Strategy Question
11 February 2024 | 34 replies
I think you may be expressing your honest opinion.