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C.S. Bryson Is this a good deal? Looking for advice on my first investment
16 January 2025 | 0 replies
Remaining Balance: After the balloon payment, the remaining loan balance will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Payment TermsInitial Loan Terms (First 24 Months):The monthly payment for the first 24 months is based on a 12-year amortization schedule:Monthly Payment for First 24 Months: $1,573.39Remaining Balance at Month 24 (Prior to Balloon Payment):The balance after 24 months can be calculated using the amortization formula:Remaining Balance at Month 24: $157,113.92Balloon Payment:The balloon payment will be 50% of the remaining balance at Month 24:Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortization of Remaining Balance (After Balloon Payment):The remaining balance after the balloon payment will be:This amount will be re-amortized over 5 years (60 months) at the same 6.5% interest rate.Monthly Payment for Final 60 Months: $1,541.18Summary of Key Terms:• Purchase Price: $215,000• Down Payment: $43,000• Loan Amount: $172,000• Interest Rate: 6.5% (fixed)Initial Terms (First 24 Months):• Monthly Payment: $1,573.39• Balloon Payment Due at Month 24: $78,556.96Re-Amortized Terms (Final 60 Months):• Remaining Balance: $78,556.96• Monthly Payment: $1,541.18Additional Conditions:1.
Basit Siddiqi Investing in Spain: Good idea for non-residents(Americans)?
23 January 2025 | 31 replies
would be great if you can share key ideas here or would be more than happy to connect with you and discuss (if easier).Thanks!
Mickey Petersen Socal Multifamily Flip
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
The first hurdle was convincing them to leave via cash for keys.
Stephanie Medina Is it a bad idea to convert this LTR into a STR?
26 January 2025 | 17 replies
We found that two key factors significantly helped us succeed with our short-term rental (STR): using NightlyPricer instead of AirDNA and opting for Safely Insurance.NightlyPricer: Rather than relying on AirDNA, we chose Nightly Pricer, which provides more dynamic, real-time adjustments based on demand, local events, and market trends.
Heidi Kenefick Organaizing finances- baselane vs Rentastic vs avail vs rentredi?
21 January 2025 | 40 replies
Although Baselane is hard at work to deliver them, a few key features are still lacking, among them outbound wires from your account.
David Ivy Austin Market Report - December 2024
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
Here are some key highlights from the report, which compares December 2024 to December 2023:*The median sales price in the greater Austin metro rose slightly by 1.4% to $450,000.
Alba Cheung tenant has not paid for 4 months and this's what happening now.....
15 January 2025 | 15 replies
You could offer cash for keys to get her out-NEVER hand over any money until they are out and you have the keys and signed paperwork that they are out of the property. 
Jonathan Greene Are the forums on BiggerPockets getting worse and worse or is it just me?
23 January 2025 | 52 replies
I think the key is you have to just always try to look at it with fresh eyes and consider that others are in different points of their trajectory. 
Marcus Auerbach Why getting into real estate primarily for cash flow is wrong - and even dangerous
14 February 2025 | 161 replies
It's a narrative that's pushed through social media, sales brokers, turn key operators etc.
Brad Roche FHA 203(k) vs. Fannie Mae Homestyle Renovation Loan
13 January 2025 | 5 replies
Like you, when I'm working with clients I highlight the key advantages of the conventional rehab loans (Fannie Mae's Homestyle and Freddie Mac's CHOICERenovation) are:- They can be used for investment properties- You can include luxury items- They have a higher limit – $806,500 in most places.Jeff