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Naptali Lucks Investment Opportunity: Affordable Rural Eco-Friendly Housing Community
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
These societal changes help improve the quality of life for everyone.
Naptali Lucks Investment Opportunity: Affordable Rural Eco-Friendly Housing Community
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
These societal changes help improve the quality of life for everyone.
Jacob W. Struggling land investor.. how are you selecting your markets?
25 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can add different ways to reach out to improve your conversion for owners you are hitting or you can increase the amount you are sending. 
Krissi Miramontes Fix and Flip
27 January 2025 | 5 replies
Congratulations @Krissi Miramontes, it's great to see someone helping improve Fair Oaks!
Brian Plajer Does anyone invest in Ocala Florida
29 January 2025 | 27 replies
In the past 10 years, Ocala has greatly improved the employment base, adding tons of logistics and distribution jobs on top of the medical, service and equestrian jobs that we have always had. 
Mitch Smith How Tiered Returns Has Helped Us Structure Our Private Lending Deals
17 January 2025 | 3 replies
Transparency, regular communication, and clear milestones have been critical to making this successful.For those of you who are considering working with private lenders or want to improve your deal structure, I hope this gives you some food for thought.
Nick Gallon Martin Confused about deductibility of interest on tax return
19 January 2025 | 2 replies
Say my original loan was $500K, my cost basis with improvements is $1M and I cash out refinance with a $1M loan (can I include the interest of the new loan into cost basis since it’s reimbursing me my cost basis)?
John Friendas LLC Mortgage Under Partner Instead of Me
23 January 2025 | 23 replies
What I'm aiming for are turnkey rentals and trying to max out the amount of conventional, lower interest loans. again, the DTI income ratio will be IMPROVED if the property shows cash flow.
Tyler Graber scale from 1 to 2?
21 January 2025 | 8 replies
Maybe an outside the box idea would be to try to force some equity by making some improvements in the house you live in.
Brad Roche FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Here's how they break down:Fannie Mae HomestyleMinimum Down Payment: 3%-5% (Primary Residence) & 20% Down (Investment/Second Home)Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: Per County Loan LimitsOccupancy Types: Primary Residence, Second Homes, and Investment PropertiesUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements (e.g., new roofing, foundation repairs)-Cosmetic Enhancements (e.g., new flooring, updated bathroom/kitchen fixtures)-Energy Efficiency Upgrades (e.g., solar panels)-Accessibility Modifications (e.g., ramps, widened doorways)-Luxury Items (e.g., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.