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11 February 2025 | 4 replies
NOI Underwriting Methodology: NRI and EGI, real estate taxes, operating expense underwriting rules of thumb, replacement reserves, appraiser’s impact on lender underwriting, expense comps, etc.10.
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31 December 2024 | 12 replies
So, when Trump changes to no tax on tips I feel inclined to change my rental income structure.50% reduction in rent.Previous 50% made up from a mandatory nontaxable tip.
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6 February 2025 | 58 replies
@Fulati PaerhatiA 1031 exchange is a powerful strategy to defer capital gains taxes and grow your rental portfolio.
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22 January 2025 | 4 replies
If you’re interested in investing in real estate, you can consider doing so with a Self-Directed IRA to defer taxes on capital gains until you actually withdraw the funds from your IRA.
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19 January 2025 | 27 replies
Now the tenant may have a legitimate personal injury claim and more.3) "Citing Renters Insurance declined coverage"- So, tenant has Renters Insurance?
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10 February 2025 | 30 replies
Low property taxes (1.1%) and not a lot natural disasters as well.
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27 January 2025 | 9 replies
It is DSCR based and no personal tax returns are required to qualify.
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
Wanted to still be close to family but maintain a cheaper lifestyle, still have strong appreciation, and much better tenant/landlord laws, taxes, etc.
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22 January 2025 | 1 reply
This creates two loan payments ($100,000 of equity and $300,000 on the new mortgage).Key NumbersHome Equity Loan Interest Rate: 6%Mortgage Interest Rate: 7%Rental Income: $3,000 per monthExpenses (management, taxes, insurance, maintenance): $800 per monthIncome and ExpensesMonthly Rental Income: $3,000Monthly Expenses: $800Monthly Mortgage Payment: $2,000ExplanationThe investor earns $3,000 in rent each month.They pay $2,000 on the investment property mortgage and $800 on other expenses.This leaves $200 profit each month or $2,400 per year.However, you have to pay $6,000 interest on the equity borrowed.This leaves you with an annual loss of $3,600.While the rental property generates positive monthly income, the interest cost of borrowing the initial $100,000 results in an overall loss.