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13 January 2025 | 31 replies
This level of professionalism becomes second nature.Frankly, when you come from a corporate background and you enter REI you are shocked by how primitive most "investors" operate.
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29 December 2024 | 5 replies
But I’d be amiss if I did not suggest that instead you gain knowledge of the aforementioned 3 foundation by studying for a real estate agent/broker license, and then seek employment with REITs, real estate operating companies, real estate managers, or real estate brokers.
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
He was in the marine corps, he was one of the first people to invade Afghanistan during operation enduring freedom.
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2 January 2025 | 29 replies
You can check the NMLS for licensing (some servicers will operate without being properly licensed in that state).
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8 January 2025 | 14 replies
Although he is a banker, he thinks having the ability to operate as a broker and place loans with 30+ other lenders, in addition to his bank, is the "best setup."
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29 December 2024 | 4 replies
Rough calculations on what I need to be looking for:90k deal (purchase and renovations to get max rent)20% down = 18k from me80% bank loan at 8%, 20 yr amortization = 72k-------------------------------------------------- Here's my DSCR calculation:Calculate Net Operating Income (NOI):Monthly rent: $125040% expense ratio (taxes, insurance, repairs, vacancy) = $480NOI: $1250 - $500 = $750Calculate Monthly Mortgage Payment:Loan Amount: $75,000Interest Rate: 8% per year (0.08/12 = 0.006667 monthly)Loan Term: 20 years (20 * 12 = 240 months)Monthly Payment ≈ $627.83Calculate DSCR:DSCR = NOI / Monthly Mortgage PaymentDSCR = $750 / $627.83DSCR ≈ 1.20Therefore, with a $75,000 mortgage at 8% interest over 20 years, the DSCR is approximately 1.20
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30 December 2024 | 103 replies
Once my Oregon Project is done end of this year Move base of operation and personal residence to my home in Vegas .
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28 December 2024 | 4 replies
Functionally, it operates as a 2-story home since the downstairs area has multiple windows in each room and plenty of natural light.
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31 December 2024 | 97 replies
Remember that disclosure laws vary greatly by state, with roughly 50% of states operating under Caveat Emptor...which means no disclosure at all.