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Gregory Chadwell Anyone use APPFOLIO?
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
We have been customers for more than five years, we would appreciate having better communication when it comes to the property managers having Important issues to solve.Therefore, please contact me at any time at 703-420-0620 or 703-317-7078.
Zongfu Li Kiavi is the worst lenders I have been working with
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
This issue, while easy to solve, only came up at the end of the process.
Devin James How the market has shifted in just a few years
1 January 2025 | 6 replies
That is smaller units built with higher density to make the numbers work for both buyers and builders.Adapting to these challenges isn’t easy, but it’s necessary to keep up with the market.What are your thoughts on how builders and developers can address affordability and supply issues
John Marchefka Rehabbing land INSTEAD of houses??
10 January 2025 | 13 replies
Basically, these are lands that technically qualify as Sending sites, but that have issues such that nobody really wants to build there.
Gregory Spurrier Local hard money lenders
15 January 2025 | 7 replies
Depending on the amount and how much rehab, I could see it being an issue with it being your first.As well, some lenders might have an issue with it being in LA, especially in Hammond with potential flood risks.
Michelle Baldwin PMS Software to Link 2 Separate VRBO Accounts
14 January 2025 | 4 replies
But the biggest issue is not being signed into both this account and my own at the same time.
Graham Lemly Financing Strategies for house I want - Hard Money, Rehab or Conventional?
4 January 2025 | 1 reply
Here is some key information:Property recently hit the market and has 2 cash offers alreadyThe seller provided a pre-inspection report, which I shared with 2 different lenders, both think it may fail conventional financing due to potential structural and electrical issues (realtor thinks it could pass conventional)Seller has 100% equity but is behind on other payments (not sure of the urgency money is needed)This is my first attempt at an “investment” property so I’m new to thisI see 3 optionsMove forward with an offer using conventional loan pre-qualification-Not as attractive of an offer to the seller-Possibility that appraiser calls out structural/electrical issues that need to be fixed before closing, effectively causing financing to fail- Best terms and fewest loan fees for meUse a rehab style loan such as ChoiceRenovation-Even less attractive than a conventional offer to seller, but less risk of failed financing if appraiser calls out issues-Slightly worse fees and interest rates compared to conventional-Lenders tell me possibly up to 60-90 days closing in some cases, with red-tape for contractor requirements and draw schedules (sounds like the most hoops to jump through during rehab)Use a hard money lender-Most attractive loan option I can give to seller so I can compete-Much higher fees and interest rate for me-need to refinance into a conventional at the end of rehab (not familiar with seasoning periods but I think this is a factor as well)Which option would you do?
Deirdre Lizio Should you pick a property manager based on price or service?
14 January 2025 | 20 replies
Investors obviously want their properties rented with no issues but they also want to be in the know and have a good line of communication when things come up.
Bradley Buxton What are the scariest things about real estate investing?
5 January 2025 | 24 replies
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