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Lolo Druff Looking to buy my first investment property
15 December 2024 | 30 replies
There are more factors than just pure cashflow and it seems like you are in a good position to be successful.  
Drew Giltner Help me analyze this deal
5 December 2024 | 4 replies
It's crucial to evaluate how the deal performs with the new mortgage:Updated Financials After Refinancing: Market Value: $459,000 Mortgage Amount (80% LTV): $367,200 Equity: $91,800 Interest Rate: 5% (30-Year Amortization) Assuming after 12months the rate will drop to 5%Monthly Expenses: Mortgage Payment (5% Interest): $1,971 (Now you are paying interest and principals) Property Tax: $260 (assuming has been increased with a 4% from last year) Utilities: $361 Insurance: $104 (+4% Adjustment) Vacancy: $166 (now after 12 months we can assume we have some vacancy at 5% factor on annual rent) Repairs & Maintenance: $166 (now after 12 months we can assume we have repairs at 5% factor on annual rent) Total Monthly Expenses: $3,028Rent Income after 12 months assuming annual rent increase at 5% : $3,323Cash Flow: $295$ per month 😊Long-Term Gains: $5,418 Principal Paydown year 2 (this will increase each as you pay off your mortgage $36,720 Property Appreciation (assuming 8% per year) $3,540 Cash Flow (this will increase as rents rise)Total Annual Return on Investment: $45,678 with just $ $22,789 remaining in the deal.
Raymond Kalonji Best Neighborhood For Investment Properties
5 December 2024 | 1 reply
What are other factors and neighborhood I should consider?
Sam Sarno Opinions on Investing in KC MO - Eastwood Hills East & Coachlight Square
4 December 2024 | 5 replies
I would factor more vacancy as you might get more turnover compared to other suburbs. 
Account Closed House hacking in 2024
5 December 2024 | 11 replies
It is important to factor in all the benefits of house hacking into your calculations, i.e. amortization, appreciation, income, & potential rent avoidance.
Raj Vardhan Cash out Refi
9 December 2024 | 16 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).
Isadore Nelson Looking for Advice on Buying an Occupied Foreclosure in Brooklyn, NY
9 December 2024 | 15 replies
@Isadore Nelson Yes, eviction is possible, but there are too many factors that need to be taken into consideration, active military family members, disabled veterans, building violations, maintenance issues and etc...
David Rodriguez Medium-Term Rental Vs. Long Term Rental for a 2 bed/2 bath single family home.
10 December 2024 | 16 replies
I think pools also factor in to summer rentals, if you don't have one that will hurt you. 
Julian Martinez Biggest & Best House in C- Neighborhood - Sell or Keep as Rental?
7 December 2024 | 4 replies
@Julian Martinez woo, that window wall definitely has a wow factor.
Griffin Malcolm Are Solar Panels Worth It?
5 December 2024 | 34 replies
BUT for certain rural areas it's worth it's weight in gold because of the reliability factor vs an unreliable or expensive existing utility structure.