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Jef A. 100k to invest looking for direction
5 September 2024 | 19 replies
I probably spend 3-5 hours a month on it and that is my own accounting and keeping up with market updates.
Ron Williams A Fresh Look at the Housing Market | Hilton Head Island, SC
3 September 2024 | 3 replies
This isn’t just good news; it’s the biggest monthly leap we’ve seen in a year, and it’s even left the experts pleasantly surprised.Let’s Break Down What’s HappeningHere’s a quick snapshot of the latest trends that show the market's heating up just in time for the spring selling season:- New Listings: Barely nudged up by 0.1 percent to 680.
Alyssa Marquez Want to sell my house and buy another
3 September 2024 | 2 replies
I lived alone till January this year and have had a roommate paying around 700/month which has helped me with mortgage.
Kevin Leslie LLC Question for asset protection.
5 September 2024 | 4 replies
I own a few online businesses and in negotiations to purchase another local physical business within the next month or so.
Don Nicolussi Advice for an Experienced Investor ( with no local experience at all)
5 September 2024 | 11 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).
Graham M. Current Viability of Long Term Rental Investment in Calgary
3 September 2024 | 10 replies
. $140/month vacancy reserve (5%)Rental Income: $2800/monthCash Flow: -$134/moTownhouse:Note: Looking at low price units on the market for < 7 days to possibly get more value / minimize mortgage paymentsPurchase Price: $450kMortgage Payment: $2150/monthProperty Taxes: $1900/yr or $159/moUtilities: $300/monthProperty Insurance: $125/monthMaintenance (5% rent) + Capex + Vacancy (5% rent) Reserve: $500/moRental Income: $3000/monthCash Flow: -$232.64Detached Home - Single UnitPurchase Price: $600kMortgage Payment: $3193Even if I can get $3300-3400/month for a 3-4BR home purchased at $600k, maintenance and reserves will cause it to be negative cash flowDetached Home - Two UnitsPurchase Price: $700kMortgage Payment: $3831Property Taxes: $3500/yr or $292/moUtilities: $300Property Insurance: $125/moMaintenance (5% rent) + Capex + Vacancy (5% rent) Reserve: $860/moCash Flow: -$608.57Are any of my numbers way off?
Aaron Orenstein Primary residence to rental - prepping and repairs, tax deductions
1 September 2024 | 6 replies
Just because you have moved out and plan to turn it into a rental, the repairs may still have different tax consequences if you haven't "placed it in service".
Virginia VanOeveren Thoughts about Financing Solutions
4 September 2024 | 3 replies
I typically didn't negotiate the interest rate or points (as they would invest it elsewhere for more), but did negotiate the way it was to be paid (at the sale or refi, as opposed to upfront or monthly).
Sonseeahray Harvin Project Management Software For Fix and Flip
4 September 2024 | 1 reply
It was also $900 a month and very complicated.
Travis Bobo is this a scam or legit?
2 September 2024 | 34 replies
Is it $99 per month or something that comes along with their $10,000 gold, platinum, super-secret coaching program?