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Lincoln Waite Paying utilities on a Multi-Family and it's eating all of my cash flow. (Iowa)
8 February 2025 | 22 replies
This is typically the single biggest electricity draw in most homes.
John Friendas Maximum # of DSCR Loans Lenders Will Give?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
For most DSCR loans, down payments are typically around 20-25%, depending on the lender and the property type.
Jason Mitchell New Detroit Rental Investor
8 January 2025 | 9 replies
@Hiyun Park only experienced investors can DIY everything in Class C Midwest areas like Detroit, Cleveland, St Louis, etc.Hopefully the info below will help you:-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Zachary Kotiadis *Using an FHA loan, can I move during the first year?*
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
Typically people think FHA because it's what's thought of as the least amount down which is commonly the goal when we all get started.
Marc Shin Should I get extra insurance outside of Aircover?
13 January 2025 | 16 replies
Consult you insurance broker for specifics but I found this policy to be very protective and reasonably priced.With regards to an umbrella policy they are typically good to have.  
Sam Chicquen Creative Financing & Seller Financing?
28 January 2025 | 15 replies
Terms such as interest rates and payment schedules are typically negotiable.Combining creative financing with seller financing can include strategies like:Subject-to and Seller Financing: Taking over the seller's mortgage and financing the equity portion through the seller.Lease Option: Renting with an option to buy while negotiating seller financing for part of the purchase.Wraparound Mortgage: Keeping the seller's existing loan while they finance a new loan that includes the balance.To proceed, consider connecting with experienced investors, understanding local legal implications, and attending networking events to gather insights.
Alex Houser Foolish to buy office building?
18 January 2025 | 8 replies
Commercial Revenue Generating properties like office buildings, apartment buildings, retail centers, etc (banks call it "CRE" lending) are typically evaluated from their net operating income, not gross.
Simon Walker Where to take the journey?
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
I essentially present to them my numbers of what I can redo the property for, and they loan me 80% of the ARV basically no questions asked except for an appraisal.
James Wise Why do people Buy Property in California
22 January 2025 | 203 replies
well typically middle of January is winter and not fire season so you have that ..
Cristen Marcotte DO NOT USE STEADILY INSURANCE
19 January 2025 | 15 replies
I have warned countless people that the "new", "Cheapest", and "shaking up the insurance market" carriers typically come into the market under priced, have a wave of claims, then they either jack up premiums to survive or fire their staff to keep heads above water.