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Kaven L. Should a PM walk the property before dispatching a plumber?
21 November 2024 | 21 replies
They were having a new washer & dryers being delivered, upon the delivery the installer was unable to install due to the flooring.Please see attached.The funds in your reserve acct is $1000.
Omari Brown Direct Mail In-house vs Outsourcing?
25 November 2024 | 23 replies
If you're in the real estate investment business and must watch every penny, irrespective of your time, then by all means, do what you think will keep your expenses to a minimum.If, on the other hand, you are really in the business of creating profit by way of being a good marketer and a committed dealmaker, your creative energies ought to be reserved for doing what you do best (or intend to do best)...
Mike Tikh How to choose a location from the US?
2 December 2024 | 35 replies
That product is more expensive and does require reserves after closing.
Carl Trube Assuming the mortgage of my parents house?
19 November 2024 | 7 replies
@Carl TrubeWell have you confirmed the bank will let you assume the loan?
Randall Ayers Ghosted by Next-Financing
19 November 2024 | 12 replies
Thanks for confirming @Stephanie Irto. 
Bree Jimenez Hi, it's me again just need some advice,
19 November 2024 | 11 replies
If you achieve the ideal BRRRR with zero costs, you might as well perform it in a high PSF location (as high as you can tackle with conservative reserves).My last rehab was on a property that was almost $2k psf.  
Jean G. How much to bid on commercial NPNs (past maturity)
17 November 2024 | 5 replies
This is what I think I know:- The borrower can choose to pay off the note at any time (by selling the property or just paying off the loan with other funds), so it is important that the legal balance covers my investment and some profit- The borrower could file bankruptcy (can someone confirm that this will only cause delay, but not jeopardize ultimately collecting the legal balance of the note)- Most of these DOTs will have a rent assignment clause, so I could try to enforce that and collect rents from tenants (essentially manage the property) while I am holding the note and trying to foreclose.
Hunter Hanlon Taylor Physician Loan House-Hacking
20 November 2024 | 9 replies
Hi Hunter.Hopefully I have some good answers for you regarding our doctor program.Employment start date must be with 90 days of loan closing.Min Fico 720Max DTI of 43% 6 months reserves on subject property and the other properties you own.5% down on $400k to 1.5M10% down on 1.5M to 2MWill be an ARMNo mortgage insuranceSFR, Condo, Townhome, PUDs only no MultiunitsLet me know if you have any other questions!
Marjorie Deprez Cash Purchase with Refinance
19 November 2024 | 8 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).
Thomas McPherson Feds Cut Rates Again - Predictions for New Office
21 November 2024 | 7 replies
From there likely a short spike due to the market being more reserved as the policy starts to take hold and lenders opting to raise rates a bit to be on the safe side while the policy settles itself in the new economic environment.