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Curtis Cutler cashing in 401k? rethinking retirement.
5 February 2025 | 10 replies
Then keep $30,000 in reserves in a hysa for emergencies.
Duarte Marques Is it possible to get DSCR Loan without credit score and other factors?
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
@Duarte MarquesPossibly but highly not recommendedFor those with no real estate experience or experience in taking on debt, it’s not easyTo do it also with little to no down payment or reserves in most occasions will end in disasterReminds me of when in high school a friend used to let his dog drive his car.
Brendan Lim First Deal in Need of Second Opinion
18 February 2025 | 9 replies
do you have enough cash in reserves
Michael D Kaminski Software Suggestions for Note Investing Business? Accounting Suggestions for Same?
18 February 2025 | 12 replies
We had to enter in holding costs, holding time (time value of the money), ARVs, rehab costs, a contingency reserve (a little extra to cover unforseen stuff), a reasonable profit margin, etc to get to a "Strike Price" as we call it.
Gerhard Listander Bank Account Problem
5 February 2025 | 6 replies
You are VERY easily able to open accounts remotely by just uploading your EIN doc and then once your biz account is open you can open additional accounts for things like holding your security deposits, reserves, etc.
Josh Smith HOA management in Pigeon Forge
1 February 2025 | 3 replies
If you have a road maintained by the HOA then set aside for that in reserves
Michael Klick 2025 and Looking to Invest in Real Estate
4 February 2025 | 12 replies
It’s a solid strategy if you stay prepared for unexpected costs and keep some reserves on hand.
Stacie Telles Refinance on Investment Property
3 February 2025 | 12 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).
Jake Andronico Just met w/ a developer - housing affordability may get much worse.
27 January 2025 | 23 replies
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Tara Josberger New REI - Charleston SC
15 February 2025 | 17 replies
If you are considering long term holding always remember to include your reserves for cap ex, maintenance & vacancy.