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Christopher Hu First Rental Property listing questions
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Yes, I require renters insurance.
Brandon Weis How to Ensure Tenants Get Renter's Insurance
30 December 2024 | 6 replies
I have a master policy with default coverage for all my renters.
Drew Sygit A Logical Way to Understand & Monitor Your PMC's Maintenance Charges!
26 January 2025 | 2 replies
- Controlling costs for payroll processing, unemployment charges, workman's comp and liability insurance- Coordinating ServiceTech & tenant schedules for appointments--- There are several industry vendors that focus on just this!
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Bart Tilly Experience With Construction Agreements?
7 January 2025 | 3 replies
My Insurance Agent has strongly recommended that I put a Construction Agreement in place with my Contractor to shield me from liability, etc. 
Jennifer Fernéz Help with this deal!
18 January 2025 | 10 replies
Look for loans such as DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loans. 4.
Kadeem Kamal Anyway to estimate insurance without reaching out to my broker for every property?
16 January 2025 | 4 replies
Insurance right now is wild, so I'd get a solid broker on your team - I'd be happy to share my contact if that would help.Also, aren't most of the existing insurances shared on the OMs for the properties? 
Jonathan Small 50% Rule vs DSCR > which do you use to calculate a good rental
15 January 2025 | 4 replies
When evaluating a potential real estate investment, both the Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) and the 50% Rule can be helpful tools.
Scott Goulet Airbnb: To get a Pool or not in Florida
11 January 2025 | 20 replies
Anyone have any advise when it comes to liability/insurance if i have a pool at my airbnb? 
Dhruv Patel New 7 unit construction
22 January 2025 | 3 replies
Lenders usually determine whether properties are lendable based on the debt service coverage ratio.