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Daniel Hartz Trying to refi out of a bridge loan on a SFR with tenant
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Hi Daniel,Refinancing out of a high-interest bridge loan can be challenging, but you have a few potential options based on your equity, tenant situation, and FICO score. 
Edgar Duarte should I sell NOW to avoid taxes or hold it for appreciation?
22 January 2025 | 4 replies
You avoid the tax hit, and still get the use of 75% of the equity if you do a cash out refi - (but high interest rates sort of play against that to some degree presently… but you could alway refi again down the line if rates dropped.  
Conor Neville When to approve tenants?
22 January 2025 | 7 replies
I highly encourage everyone to view the property before putting money down, but that's not ideal for many of them, so I do allow them to rent "sight unseen," but I am very open with them to ensure they don't show up and back out.1.
Luke H. Owner Financing Empty Lots
13 January 2025 | 17 replies
Should I price the land 2 times above market value and offer a low interest rateORPrice the land at current market and use a very high rate?
JR Mack Graduating analysis paralysis
13 January 2025 | 11 replies
I don't do this for a living and have no real world experience, but at 40% down, even with a 7% int rate, that seems like a high monthly payment.
Robert Smith Has anyone house-hacked in DC area?
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
Finally from a purely from a cash outlay prospective short term, you could rent a house with roommates and your payment would still probably be Lower than house hacking because rates are so high, over the long period 5-10 years obviously it would cheaper ti buy, hope that makes sense 
Joe S. Creating a note in order to sell it.
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Go as high as you can go legally. 4.
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Chris Lin 5 Years with REI Nation: Convenience Over Cash Flow
3 February 2025 | 13 replies
That part is as advertised.The Not-So-GoodIt’s Expensive—Like, Really Expensive.First-month rent is entirely theirs whenever a new lease is signed.15% repair management fee on top of already high maintenance and repair costs.No late fee benefit for owners—any late fees go to REI Nation employees as an “incentive” for chasing payments.