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Jacob Hrip Best financing options for a first time investor?
9 January 2025 | 9 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).
Marquez Cadet Repair Costs Using Home Warranties
30 December 2024 | 3 replies
For residential multifamily properties (1 - 4 units), can you use a home warranty to take care of the repair costs associated with rentals?
Arun Philip 2025: How to tap into OPM
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
Try networking locally with real estate groups, investor groups, rental owner associations, a local REI, etc. 
Michael Bengtson Potential New Investor in the Jacksonville FL area
28 December 2024 | 12 replies
I know building a reliable local network will be key, so I'm hoping to connect with experienced real estate team in the area.The military presence in Jacksonville catches my eye, and I'm particularly interested in properties that might appeal to military personnel and the associated contractors.
Diandre Pierce DSCR lending expert
16 January 2025 | 22 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).
Ryan Treacy What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Make use of its features like online rent collection, maintenance requests, and tenant screening.Local Resources: Consider joining the Central Indiana Real Estate Investors Association (CIREIA).
Gabriel D. Zapata Notice of an Independent Solar Energy Producer Contract
2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Granite, I know CA tends to see a lot of this; more than likely due to a lot of people owning Solar.My question is the owner that has a lien status associated to this Lien description (Notice of an Independent Solar Energy Producer Contract), is this a standard practice of just owning Solar (thus wasting time prospecting these individuals) or does this simply mean they (the solar company) took out a lien against the owner because the solar company is trying to collect their money.
Carlos Ptriawan The rise of flat fee buyer agent brokerage
13 January 2025 | 18 replies
E&O insurance, MLS fees, electronic lockbox fees, association dues, contract fees, every software agents use.Many of these fees could be close to doubling by the end of 2026.
John Lee 22, New to REI and looking to network and ask for advice
7 January 2025 | 20 replies
Sub30k seems to fit this bill, although I recognize there is also substantial risk associated with it when done improperly.
Makani Donaldson STR in Hawaii
8 January 2025 | 10 replies
Aloha @Daniel Kam - most of Kakaako has a 180 day rental minimum, so if you haven't checked with your building association, I recommend you verify what the minimum rental period is for your building.If you are allowed to rent for less than 180 days, you will then need to apply for a GET license, and well as TAT/OTAT and pay the appropriate taxes on a regular basis.