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Jake Springs How much time should I wait between family loan and applying?
31 March 2020 | 4 replies
Jake,It sounds like the limiting factor on your file will be a combination of debt to income (dti) ratio and loan to value (ltv).There are many lenders out there but the majority of them have underwriting overlays that create more hurdles for borrowers to jump through.You and every other investor needs to work with a lender that only underwrites to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae's base underwriting guidelines.All of that being said, for a conventional mortgage, Fannie and Freddie are currently limiting the maximum LTV to 80% for a cash out refinance on a single family home. 
Joseph Hammel Clarity on 30 yr refi guidelines
31 March 2020 | 3 replies
If combined with some type of HELOC as a 2nd mortgage in addition to that, the max CLTV that we are currently seeing is 95%. 
Greg Yunov Property analysis help
9 April 2020 | 5 replies
What you will find is that this is not easy, and it takes time to find the best combination of neighborhood, rental rates, house prices, etc.
Alissa Rodman Credit score affected by Selling primary house in Austin area.
22 April 2020 | 11 replies
Between this, the "normal" seasonal increase of home sellers in the summer (which, when combined, may cause a short-term glut), and the reduced number of buyers able to buy due to current economics, I think prices will go down before they go back up.If you want to discuss this further, feel free to Connect and/or DM me.
Lance Clifford Coronavirus Grants/Loans available to Real Estate Professionals
31 March 2020 | 3 replies
I'm talking to my local lender and waiting for the paperwork.One question I haven't found an answer for: do I use a combination of salary and commission to calculate eligibility?
Sam Cherry Landlords don't need the SBA for the crisis they need Section 8
24 July 2021 | 41 replies
This is a unique situation where many landlords will need help with working capital as their tenants fail to pay rent.
Account Closed Bought a 9-Unit for $5,000 Out-Of-Pocket!
2 August 2020 | 2 replies
I knew that hard money, combined w/the BRRRR strategy was the way I had to go.
Sean Bizjack Seeking Strategy Wisdom From Seasoned Investors
6 April 2020 | 12 replies
Right we are unique times, I do believe prices will continue to go down.
Aram Minasyan Should i sell my rental duplex?
1 April 2020 | 7 replies
@Aram Minasyan If you have a good stock investment or another property picked out, like a quadraplex, that you are confident can net you a higher rent income, combined with the ease of management closer to home, then it sounds like you may have already made your mind up.
Susan Tan [Calc Review] Help me analyze my first deal
3 April 2020 | 6 replies
This is super local, though.As @Aaron K. points out, you'll have repairs and CapEx. 15% combined is pretty standard.I think you'll be lucky to break even on this property.