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Cody Caswell FHA Loan for Primary House - Full Time Real Estate Investor
5 January 2025 | 7 replies
There's a very specific ways to calculate FHA income, and it will be highly dependent on how the deal and your ownership is structured.
Jared Galde Hey! I'm Jared. My life is about Sober Living Home Investing
9 January 2025 | 10 replies
We sign leases with nonprofit and for profit companies who provide structure and services to people in recovery.
Vijay Singh Sambasivam Financing Strategy & Recommendations for a Storefront
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am interested in acquiring a 10-acre lot with a house listed for $1.6M in a Houston suburb and would like to investigate financing options for building a commercial structure on the property.
Graham Lemly Financing Strategies for house I want - Hard Money, Rehab or Conventional?
4 January 2025 | 1 reply
Here is some key information:Property recently hit the market and has 2 cash offers alreadyThe seller provided a pre-inspection report, which I shared with 2 different lenders, both think it may fail conventional financing due to potential structural and electrical issues (realtor thinks it could pass conventional)Seller has 100% equity but is behind on other payments (not sure of the urgency money is needed)This is my first attempt at an “investment” property so I’m new to thisI see 3 optionsMove forward with an offer using conventional loan pre-qualification-Not as attractive of an offer to the seller-Possibility that appraiser calls out structural/electrical issues that need to be fixed before closing, effectively causing financing to fail- Best terms and fewest loan fees for meUse a rehab style loan such as ChoiceRenovation-Even less attractive than a conventional offer to seller, but less risk of failed financing if appraiser calls out issues-Slightly worse fees and interest rates compared to conventional-Lenders tell me possibly up to 60-90 days closing in some cases, with red-tape for contractor requirements and draw schedules (sounds like the most hoops to jump through during rehab)Use a hard money lender-Most attractive loan option I can give to seller so I can compete-Much higher fees and interest rate for me-need to refinance into a conventional at the end of rehab (not familiar with seasoning periods but I think this is a factor as well)Which option would you do?
Brian Rocha Any experience with HMLs for the purchase only?
10 January 2025 | 21 replies
There are many ways to structure these deals, and in most cases, you can secure better terms by including the rehab costs in the loan.
David Hori Is Pace Morby a Scam?
13 February 2025 | 123 replies
I personally could give a rip about the buyers safety if they dont know any better and get wiped out so what.. but Sellers thats a whole different matter.. a sub 2 gone bad can destroy them financially emotionally physically break up marriages etc etc.
Jeffrey A. Should I use a HELOC for first my first flip or find other means?
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
(The difference in rate depends on the deal structure, e.g., the ratio of rehab dollars to purchase price.)Like a HELOC, you only pay interest each month on the loan.
Troy F. Does anyone use VRBO or Airbnb dynamic pricing?
9 January 2025 | 15 replies
I never liked Airbnb's or VRBO's pricing structure because it seemed more like they set a price that will get you booked so they can get paid, and not necessarily for the profitability of your listing.
Mel Kirchhoff STR transitioning into furnished LTR options - Advice needed!
6 January 2025 | 9 replies
Not sure if that is physically or financially feasible to you.
Joseph Kirk Advice on entering the fix & flip industry
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
Yes, it's crucial to get the right structure in place—setting up an LLC in the state where you're operating can offer liability protection.