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Non QM lending
9 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would echo @Brandon Croucier - the secondary market for DSCR's is super aggressive and rates typically reflect that.
John Lasher
How did you get into multifamily?
26 January 2025 | 17 replies
My recommendation to serious real estate investors is buy an opportunity in any segment, do the math (it's all about the ROI; some investors fall for the 'commercial' is more prestigious chest thump to find that losing money isn't very prestigious at all), and plan on proactively running a business.
Jonathan Small
50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
For quick math I have a range of each between: 700/yr to 3% of gross income
Jose Martinez
32 Rentals – What’s Next?
27 January 2025 | 8 replies
Also listen to them if it is difficult to get financing...they're telling you that your math may be off.
Shane Smith
Opinions on franchises
25 January 2025 | 8 replies
You lose because there are many other suckers out there falling for the same line and sharing the same low-quality leads that don't translate into sales.Do the math.
Kenneth Joseph Perfido
Should I Pay Off My VA Loan Quickly or Keep Leveraging Debt?
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Kenneth Joseph Perfido It really comes down to math and future goals.
Eli Fazzo
Real estate investing in South Carolina: Worth it at 6% property tax?
30 January 2025 | 35 replies
Do the math with the 6% tax rate, and if the numbers work, then do it.
Chris Magistrado
Defining Crystal Clear Criteria (CCC) for Large Multifamily Investments
9 January 2025 | 0 replies
Target ReturnsWhile target returns are crucial, these should be discussed only with investors—not brokers or others helping you find deals.Sample Investment CriteriaHere’s an example of well-defined CCC:Location: Primary and secondary cities in the Southeast with population growth.Type & Class: Class C garden-style or walk-up workforce housing with repositioning opportunities.Age: 1980s construction or newer (case-by-case for older).Price: $5M–$12M, requiring $1.5M–$3M in funds.Size: 100+ units.Cap Rates: Market rates.Roof Type: Pitched roofs preferred.Value-Add: Opportunities for improvements or better management.Why This MattersBy creating crystal clear criteria, you:Avoid wasting time on deals that don’t align with your goals.Build trust with brokers and partners by demonstrating a focused investment strategy.Increase your chances of finding deals that meet your financial and operational objectives.I'll be posting each chapter as I go through them so you can follow along from my notes and we can discuss different strategies.
Angus Brooks
Tax Implications for Refinancing a Property in an LLC and Distributing Funds
16 January 2025 | 12 replies
If one partner unconditionally guarantees the debt, this can sometimes require some side room guarantees to that partner to ensure no one recognizes a capital gain.As a few others have alluded to, there is a secondary problem known as a "debt financed distribution interest expense."
Dan Green
1st Position Heloc for Rental
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
With that being said, in order to make the right decision the answer is in the math of the blended rate.