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Jesse Smith Access to MLS as Licensed Agent, but not REALTOR in Missouri?
3 May 2024 | 6 replies
Here in NJ you have to be apart of the National Association of Realtors in order to have access to any MLS.
Matt Randall Question about investing with a DSCR Loan
6 May 2024 | 9 replies
Underwriting items for DSCR loans include appraisal, credit report, liquidity verification, borrowing entity documents, landlord insurance verification, and whereapplicable lease, verification of rent and security deposit receipt, and property management agreement.DSCR lenders should never ask you for tax returns, W-2 income, pay stubs, or company financial statements.A good DSCR lender can fund your DSCR loan in under 30 days.Pro Number 2: Loan StructureDSCR loans are generally structured as thirty year term, fixed rate and fully amortizing, with LTV up to 80%.To increase cash flow and boost DSCR to qualify for a higher LTV, you can even structure with a five or ten year interest-only period where principal payments are made over the remaining portion of the 30 year term.Most DSCR lenders can fund your loan with DSCR as low as 1.0, though 1.1 is where you will find the best terms.A few DSCR lenders specialize in no and low seasoning cash out refi for rental property investors who use the BRRR strategy.Compare this to traditional banks which generally offer lower LTV, shorter term, higher DSCR requirement, and 6 months of seasoning.Pro Number 3: ReliabilityDSCR loans are a growing component of the multi trillion dollar institutional credit market.While DSCR loan origination volume is growing fast, it struggles to satisfy the demand from institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds and credit funds that buy DSCR loans.For this reason, as long as DSCR loan program guidelines for subject property and borrower are met, there is a very high probability that your loan will be fundedwithout delay.Compare this to banks which may subject you to months of underwriting before ultimately rejecting your loan application for reasons unrelated to your application.Con Number 1: Strict GuidelinesThe largest and healthiest part of the DSCR loan industry is 1 to 4 unit residential investment properties in non rural markets where the As Is value and the purchase price is one hundred thousand dollars or higher, and the guarantor's credit score is 680 or higher.If an element of your transaction does not fall within program guidelines, your loan will either be declined or require an exception which can cause delay.DSCR loan program guidelines are constantly evolving to adapt to the demands of borrowers and institutional investors, and to respond to market and risk.A good DSCR lender will knowledgeably and transparently communicate program guidelines, proactively communicate to identify potential issues, and set expectations in a clear and thoughtful manner.Con Number 2: ShenanigansThe DSCR loan industry is fast growing and loosely regulated, attracting loan brokers, private lenders and salesmen who are not knowledgable about program guidelines, not expert in structuring your loan to meet your specific goals, not capable of closing your loan in a timely manner, and not truthful or transparent about loan terms.Con Number 3: Higher interest ratesGiven the demand for DSCR loans from institutional credit investors, the credit spread or risk premium has decreased, making DSCR loan interest rates from the most competitive DSCR lenders nearly the same as bank loans and conventional investment property loans.We should include an asterisk on this con because it is not always true and may not be true in the future.
JC K. Property Management Software with Lending Features
4 May 2024 | 3 replies
I am looking for an affordable property management software that will also help me manage loans made to others.  
Bill Buzzell Being Bought out by Commercial Investor. What to do next?
5 May 2024 | 3 replies
Even if you purchased your home at the very tip-top of the market before they dropped by 19%, if you would have simply paid your mortgage payments, mowed your yard, and stayed in the house for 6 years (you had to live somewhere during that time), you would have made money on your home...and that was the worst drop recorded.
Joe S. Wholesaler renegotiated the contract after they assigned it
4 May 2024 | 11 replies
I disclosed to my lender that the Wholesaler was making 5k so then it made me look like I was lying to my lender when the HUD clearly showed the Wholesaler was making 15 KI recently had another transaction where a Wholesaler renegotiated a lower price after the fact.I’m assuming that where the wholesalers have that ability to make that extra is that they are naming the price that the buyer is willing to pay and not necessarily naming the dollar amount that they are assigning their contract for so this gives them the leeway to keep trying to get a lower price from the original seller, even after the fact of going through the motions of transferring their rights to the property to a new buyer.
Michael Calvey Tenant Screening Secrets: What's Your Magic Formula?
6 May 2024 | 27 replies
Have you ever made exceptions to your usual screening process?
David Walton Investing security deposits
6 May 2024 | 30 replies
But your question made me think of another, if the funds can be in an interest-bearing account does that mean you can loan funds?
Cassandra Marshall Land for sale in Abilene, Tx
4 May 2024 | 0 replies
Purchase price: $45,000 0.28 Acres Survey YesNo flood zone What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Jacqui Casey Resort / Golf Cart Community for STR
4 May 2024 | 10 replies
Plus access to the small beach for the lake.HOA was pretty high and it made it tougher to make a profit plus the board was kind of volatile. 
AJ Cerbo Eviction - Tenant Sending Money
4 May 2024 | 10 replies
The only payment you should accept is 100% in full, including late fees and court costs, and it has to be in certified funds (cash, money order, cashier's check).