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Karen Guzik Is it ok to use the lease agreement that comes with the book bonus?
6 January 2025 | 0 replies
Just want to make sure it's ok to use the lease agreement since it says all rights reserved to bigger pockets.
Sufyan Minhas Buy condo or apartment for primary residence
13 December 2024 | 4 replies
The HOA doesn't have the 10% minimum in their reserves account (savings account) and Freddie Mac won't lend on it. 
Vincent Plant Hard Money Costs Too Much?
13 January 2025 | 15 replies
I'll add a few more things that can have a huge financial impact: required reserves, LTC (loan to cost), application or other upfront fees, and prepayment penalties.As a fellow flipper, I think it's important to have reserves, but they shouldn't be required as part of your funding.
Roy Gottesdiener Pulling out equity will kill my cash flow but I want to grow my portfolio
31 December 2024 | 9 replies
i agree that a new purchase at 75% equity will typically not have significant cash flow and may even be negative when properly allocating for all expenses.Investing to max equity without reserves is risky and you indicate would result in stress.  
Arshiya Taami is 95% LTV for a DSCR Loan that is 2.2 possible?
13 January 2025 | 14 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).
Ryan Williams Pay off Primary or Buy Rentals?
18 December 2024 | 23 replies
I will not use the equity from my personal residence to invest in real estate, sure it can make more money but its just my level of risk tolerance.  
Cory M. No W-2, Looking for Loan Options
21 December 2024 | 14 replies
Yes there are products that can up to 80% LTV for DSCR with 6 months reserves.
Todd David Crouch Self Employed or W2??
12 January 2025 | 4 replies
These need 20%-25% down, require a 680-700+ credit score, and 6 to 9 months of reserves (reserves are payments in the bank). 
Jefferey Eutsay 32 unit multi
24 December 2024 | 9 replies
Based on the tenor of your posts, I've got to ask - do you have your primary residence squared away?
Devin James Do you prioritize equity growth or cash flow in your investments?
5 January 2025 | 18 replies
They pay for themselves and put money in my pocket to build up a reserve for the next purchase.