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Shawn Mcenteer Purchasing property that had a flood
14 November 2018 | 4 replies
The main issue I think you are going to have if you move forward with this property is the only insurer that will take a property that has had a recent loss is the (National Flood Insurance Program) NFIP or government program (What is the NFIP?). 
Logan Gill I Need/Want Your Input... Yes, You!
14 November 2018 | 2 replies
Show license, insurance.
Jon Mark Refinancing HML to conventional with bad credit
15 November 2018 | 9 replies
But you should be able to find a local bank, or other investor would would be willing to finance a stable property with equity at lower than HML but more than traditional rates. 
Steve Oswald Typical Multifamily initial Financing
15 November 2018 | 4 replies
For loan amounts over $1mm on stable properties (90% occupied), Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD may be the best options.
Jacob Breazile First Duplex Purchase
22 November 2018 | 22 replies
@Jacob Breazile - Make sure to account for the following expenses:1) Mortgage2) Mortgage insurance (PMI or MIP) or FHA Risk base3) Property Taxes4) City Taxes5) HOA (Home Owner’s Association) Dues and Fees and Assessments6) Insurance Property Hazard InsuranceFlood InsuranceEarthquake InsuranceUmbrella Insurance7) Vacancy Rate (usually 8% - the equivalent to one month a year, or 5-6% if multifamily and/or if experienced, if not use 8%)8) Utilities (you’ll have these if your tenant is not covering them and/or during vacancy) Water § Sewer § GarbageElectricityNatural GasPropane9) General Maintenance (usually 5%) Upkeep § LandscapingSnow removalRepairsNew Appliances10) Capital Expenditures (usually 5%, higher is the property is old and obsolete, less if fully rehabbed and all mechanicals and roof are new)11) Property Management (8%, even if you self manage, your time still has value and there might be a time when you'll want to be completely hands off or you'll not be able to do it, vacation, retirement, etc.)
Tyler Amnott Section 8 yes or no?
5 December 2018 | 14 replies
For low income neighborhoods, I prefer SEC 8 which is essentially an insurance program for the landlord that ensures they will get the rent, even if the tenant loses their job.
Daniel Sisto Property Managers Handling Payment Of Taxes / Insurance / Utility
26 November 2018 | 5 replies
Good morning BP, Looking for different examples and advice as to how property managers handle the payments of taxes/insurance/utilities for property owners?
Alex Alaniz FHA cost on recent closing
14 November 2018 | 2 replies
there is a loan disclosure at the bottom of the CD that reads escrow account: $5277.03 says right next to it estimated total amount over 1 year escrowed property cost:Property taxes, homeowners insurance. mortgage insurance.
Chris Maresca What does landlord insurance cover for an apartment building?
14 November 2018 | 0 replies
What does landlord insurance cover if you're investing in an apartment building with 100 + units?
Chris Maresca How Do You Insure a mixed use building?
14 November 2018 | 0 replies
However, I'm a little confused as to what type of insurance I'd need?