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27 January 2025 | 56 replies
Several have mentioned utilizing low down payment second home loans for qualifying.
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27 January 2025 | 13 replies
The retaliation claim is completely absurd in a non-payment case, but it has unfortunately delayed the eviction process even further.I’ll look into connecting with local landlord associations and advocacy groups.
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16 January 2025 | 78 replies
My net rental income was $300 to $500 a month, not enough to cover the mortgage payment (PITI) so I'm negative on what was supposed to cash flow on paper.
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6 February 2025 | 30 replies
Recently, management changed it so both loans can be made with one payment versus two separate transactions.
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3 February 2025 | 47 replies
Deduct NEW property taxes after you buyDeduct home insurance costsDeduct maintenance percentage, typically 10%Deduct vacancy+tenant nonperformance percentage(we recommend 5% for Class A, 10% Class B, 20% Class C, good luck with Class D)Deduct whatever dollar/percentage of cashflow you wantNow, what you have left over is the amount for debt service.Enter it into a mortgage calculator, with current interest rate for an investment property, to determine your maximum mortgage amount.Divide the mortgage amount by either 75% or 80%, depending on the required down payment percentage - this is your tentative price to offer.If the property needs repairs, you'll want to deduct 110%-120% of the estimated repairs from this amount.Be sure to also research the ARV and make sure it's 10-20% higher than your tentative purchase price.As long as the ARV checks out, this is the purchase price to offer.It is probably significantly below the asking price.
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13 January 2025 | 2 replies
all materials, all labor costs to others, Not you, utilities, interest payments, permits, licenses, auto/truck expenses, tools needed are all deductable.
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18 January 2025 | 8 replies
It is what is left after snow removal, cutting the grass, utilities, tenant issues, parking lot issues, property taxes, mortgage payment, etc. that make a difference.
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19 January 2025 | 8 replies
Are you strapped for the down payment?
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21 January 2025 | 11 replies
Hi Saul,Vegas and Phoenix are on the pricier side, so you'll need to put a large down-payment down if you want to cover all your expenses with some cash leftover.
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12 January 2025 | 185 replies
In a Subject To, it isn't the seller making the payments.