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Jerry Shen Buying RE with Bitcoin
9 December 2024 | 166 replies
Those are significant network effects and technology maturity factors that will make it very difficult for a crypto to supplant bitcoin as essentially the global reserve cryptocurrency.
Chris Gallick VA company - Filam Reiva - review request
2 December 2024 | 26 replies
I’ve been using the same VA service and haven't had any major issues so far, so I think it really varies depending on a lot of factors, like the market, your criteria, and how strong your buyer's list is.
Marise Sfeir i am interested in the DUBAI market - does your analysis cover Dubai
28 November 2024 | 5 replies
Another factor that works well with US investors is that the local currently AED (Dihram) is pegged to the USD at 3.67~ AED per 1 USD.For long term rentals, its on average 5-8% after the “Service Charge” reduction.
Andrew M. Increasing HELOC on investment property
28 November 2024 | 2 replies
Now, some of these answers will depend on what state that property is in, how much equity you have, and a couple of other factors...but you can certainly seek out other lenders about a Line of Credit on an investment property.  
Nina Ning An applicant with credit score of 770 but no proof of past rent payments
27 November 2024 | 8 replies
I found out those two factors still couldn't guarantee they pay their rents on time. 
Dylan Jeluso Is Getting a GC License Worth It for a New Flipper?
28 November 2024 | 14 replies
@Nik Farooqui You are correct in that GC licensing is never a requirement but it is more of a "silent factor" that can make a lender more comfortable lending hard money and thus the approval and loan process easier.
Erika Shiu House Hacking with a STR
26 November 2024 | 7 replies
I believe there are license allotments in many towns near and around Denver so you want to make sure there is a license available for the basement unit before you factor this into your cashflow plan.
Amy Atkinson Using Current Home as a Rental
28 November 2024 | 7 replies
If think you'll have capital expenses I'd factor those costs in. 
Allison Somera Thoughts on DSCR Loans for Investment Properties?
20 November 2024 | 9 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Kareem Daniels New Member Introduction
27 November 2024 | 7 replies
I’ve been reading extensively on strategies to minimize tenant vacancies through smart investments, and I’ve come to realize that many other factors play a crucial role when managing rental properties.