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Jonathan Small Case Study: Cockroaches to Cash Flow
27 December 2024 | 2 replies
This provided a substantial return on the initial investment and freed up capital for future projects.Financial Highlights•Acquisition Price: $72,000•Renovation Costs: $35,600•Total Investment: $107,600•Funds: raised from personal savings and private lender•Appraised Value: $160,700•Monthly Rent: $2,150•Cash-Out Refinance: $3,200 after paying off private lender and myself•Rate and Term Refinance: 30 yr amortization, 7.25% interest, 70% LTV•DSCR: 1.45%Here's the breakdown of rental income and expense analysis:1.Annual Gross Income: $25,800 (Monthly rent of $2,150 x 12)2.Annual Expenses: $25,800 * 0.40 = $10,3203.Annual NOI: $25,800 - $10,320 = $15,4804.Annual Debt Service: $10,680 (Calculated previously using a mortgage calculator with a loan of $131,775, 7.25% interest, and a 30-year term)5.DSCR: $15,480 / $10,680 = 1.45 (approximately)With a 40% expense ratio, the DSCR is approximately 1.45.
Scott Quinlan Finalized First Investment. Ready for More
27 December 2024 | 2 replies
When people bring up Subject To (very risky) and private money it's usually because they have seen a lot of scaling content.
Mark DiPietro Anyone worked with Mario Cotto
28 December 2024 | 23 replies
To confirm my recommendation ask him for references at his current developments, I bet he won’t give you names and will make up an excuse!
Luis Salas Seeking mentor-ready to volunteer my time
29 December 2024 | 2 replies
If you want to invest private deals which are generally the best deals then being an agent will kill that deal before it gets going. 
Vanessa Lule Negotiation Tips for Airbnb Arbitrage + How do I Present My business Plan?
30 December 2024 | 7 replies
The owner needs to know you are solid, a good bet.
Gregory Beaty FreedomSoft Scam!
27 December 2024 | 22 replies
Account Closed You can do automated lead generation in several ways, depending on whether you're looking for seller leads, buyer leads or private lender leads.Seller Leads: (1) Lead Swiper (online lead search with dozens of targeted searches), (2) Instant Leads -- direct access to listed properties nationwide with a click (3) OfferBot, automated offer making software (I use this every day) (4) Direct Mail Connect (upload your own list or use lists out of Freedomsoft) -- my team manages a ton of direct mail in my real estate business using this, (5) SMS lead generation (I use this every day)...and that's just scratching the surface.Buyer Leads: (1) Nationwide Cash Buyer database (millions of buyer records at the click of a mouse) -- including buyer name, address and all property addresses they've bought including closing dates and prices paid
Jonathan Warner Im considering private lending
16 December 2024 | 8 replies
Also  American association of private lenders is one trade group,Thanks for the response, Chris.
Seth Church From vagrant infested problem property to gold mine.
28 December 2024 | 1 reply
I borrowed $110K from a private lender for the purchase and self funded the repair of the offices. 3 months later, I rented 6,000 sq.ft. of office space to a corporation for $21,000/month + utilities for 5 years with another 5 year option.
Gabriel Shapira Seeking Real Estate Connections in Jacksonville!
28 December 2024 | 7 replies
Hi @Abel Curielthank you very much, I sent you a private message.
Alyssa Dinson What has been your experience with out of state investing?
16 January 2025 | 78 replies
And even if you hire a property manager to take things off your plate, that process isn’t foolproof, as Gregory illustrates.Buying a turnkey property (ideally with a tenant in place), or opting for a syndication or fund, could be a better bet if you’re looking to invest outside California but don’t want to deal with the hassles of “landlording.”