
12 February 2020 | 4 replies
If so, it's consumer focused and I wouldn't go with high expectations.

12 February 2020 | 9 replies
That will consume a fair amount of cash.

13 February 2020 | 3 replies
Consumer lenders generally do not use potential rent because there is no assurance you will get that rent or even when you will get it.

14 February 2020 | 2 replies
The Real Estate Act was put in place to protect the consumer from Realtors so it is strict.

17 February 2020 | 11 replies
NOTE: You are not required to use the rental income to qualify but if you use any rental income you must use all rental income for that property.6,393.33/month x .39 = 2,493.40 max PITI payment6,393.33/month x .446 = 2,851.42 max PITI payment2,493.40 2,851.42 max payment-150.00 -150.00 est monthly insurance-710.75 -710.75 property taxes 1,632.65 1,990.67 maximum available for debt serviceMax price estimatates39% Housing payment 1,632.65 / 5 = $ 326,53044.6% Housing payment 1,990.67 / 5 = $398,134**The rule of thumb you should know for debt service is that every $1000 costs about $5/month (this is approximate but does include MI if the rate is low enough, your actual may vary slightly and could be as much as $5.5/month)FHA Mortgage Insurance - The Big Scary MonsterMani, you are not alone most consumers are afraid of FHA mortgage insurance but they shouldn't be afraid at all.

21 July 2021 | 254 replies
I make decent money but like any small business it consumes my life.
26 February 2020 | 8 replies
Even the successful flips will encounter negative feedback since you will be accused of using your superior knowledge for personal gain at the expense of the consumer/seller.

18 February 2020 | 6 replies
In regards to a 203(k) loan I heard they can be quite cumbersome, and time consuming.

22 August 2020 | 7 replies
Another book I would add to the list is the 4-hour workweek by Tim Faris, it's more about business and is a down and dirty guide on how to implement systems, and how your life will be consumed by your business if you.Again, welcome!

18 March 2021 | 11 replies
I've been lurking on these forums and consuming all the great resources BiggerPockets has to offer for over five years.