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6 January 2025 | 5 replies
DSCR or Fannie/Freddie loans can go up to 75% on single family homes, multi family homes (2-4 unit) max at 70% if you stick with Fannie/Freddie.Other things to consider would be:Paying points for a lower rate vs higher rate with no pointsIf going DSCR - Prepayment penalty term (0-5 years)The lower the loan size ($200-250k and lower), you should consider paying up to 2 points and doing a 5 year prepayment penalty if going DSCR.
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11 January 2025 | 420 replies
When I asked them why they lowered it they stated cause they wanted to lower their exposure to the market.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
Alternatively, if I can find a lower cost single fam home where I can cash out 100% of my investment I would do that but those have been harder to find recently.
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17 January 2025 | 24 replies
I just wanted to share that resource and potentially de-stress Quest 401(k) holders.
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10 January 2025 | 12 replies
There are aggressive lenders out there with lower fees for experienced flippers.
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9 January 2025 | 16 replies
My mark up is always lower than the direct lender because I don't spend money advertising during the Super Bowl or buying a private jet for my CEO, and we don't have layers of management we need to pay.
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19 January 2025 | 18 replies
A reason in all markets to potential keep at this time is that you may have significantly lower interest rates if the purchase was done no later than q1 of 2022.
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16 January 2025 | 8 replies
Use negotiation to lower the price from the “no go” asking price to a “go” lowerpurchase price.
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20 January 2025 | 33 replies
The next gentrifying neighborhoods in Chicago are: Lower West Side; Humboldt Park, Gage Park, Ashburn, South deering, Hegewisch, Garfield Ridge & West Elsdon.
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9 January 2025 | 1 reply
Rented in Feb 2024, Lower cash flow than expected.