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Christina Hall Cost Seg Study SFR Short Term Rental
5 May 2024 | 10 replies
Hey @Christina Hall, I recommend reaching out to @Jeff Nash at Nashional Tax Planning.
Michael LaMorte Airbnb Renter is Doing Arbitrage - Now What?
5 May 2024 | 15 replies
Thank you everyone for all the tips!  
Jason Staine Digital marketing help
5 May 2024 | 19 replies
I'm a Hubspot certified digital marketer who runs his own digital marketing firm and have seen the benefits of SEO and PPC advertising.A few things to note when looking for a digital marketing firm:Do your research, referrals are the best to see whos getting results.Here's a quick tip for your wife, make sure her "business" is setup at https://www.google.com/business/ because then she will show up on google maps and increases her chance of being found if someone searches for "Realtors near me" or something like that.https://www.fiverr.com/ is perfect for  one time jobs like:Build your websiteBuilding a Landing PageOptimize one page for SEORun one/two Online adds Things like SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and PPC (Pay Per click advertising) take a bit of time to get optimized and to see leads rolling in.
Ramki D. Need Insurance Advice for California Rental Properties
4 May 2024 | 10 replies
Any tips or recommendations for getting coverage in our state?
Matt Randall Question about investing with a DSCR Loan
6 May 2024 | 9 replies
Underwriting items for DSCR loans include appraisal, credit report, liquidity verification, borrowing entity documents, landlord insurance verification, and whereapplicable lease, verification of rent and security deposit receipt, and property management agreement.DSCR lenders should never ask you for tax returns, W-2 income, pay stubs, or company financial statements.A good DSCR lender can fund your DSCR loan in under 30 days.Pro Number 2: Loan StructureDSCR loans are generally structured as thirty year term, fixed rate and fully amortizing, with LTV up to 80%.To increase cash flow and boost DSCR to qualify for a higher LTV, you can even structure with a five or ten year interest-only period where principal payments are made over the remaining portion of the 30 year term.Most DSCR lenders can fund your loan with DSCR as low as 1.0, though 1.1 is where you will find the best terms.A few DSCR lenders specialize in no and low seasoning cash out refi for rental property investors who use the BRRR strategy.Compare this to traditional banks which generally offer lower LTV, shorter term, higher DSCR requirement, and 6 months of seasoning.Pro Number 3: ReliabilityDSCR loans are a growing component of the multi trillion dollar institutional credit market.While DSCR loan origination volume is growing fast, it struggles to satisfy the demand from institutional investors such as insurance companies, pension funds and credit funds that buy DSCR loans.For this reason, as long as DSCR loan program guidelines for subject property and borrower are met, there is a very high probability that your loan will be fundedwithout delay.Compare this to banks which may subject you to months of underwriting before ultimately rejecting your loan application for reasons unrelated to your application.Con Number 1: Strict GuidelinesThe largest and healthiest part of the DSCR loan industry is 1 to 4 unit residential investment properties in non rural markets where the As Is value and the purchase price is one hundred thousand dollars or higher, and the guarantor's credit score is 680 or higher.If an element of your transaction does not fall within program guidelines, your loan will either be declined or require an exception which can cause delay.DSCR loan program guidelines are constantly evolving to adapt to the demands of borrowers and institutional investors, and to respond to market and risk.A good DSCR lender will knowledgeably and transparently communicate program guidelines, proactively communicate to identify potential issues, and set expectations in a clear and thoughtful manner.Con Number 2: ShenanigansThe DSCR loan industry is fast growing and loosely regulated, attracting loan brokers, private lenders and salesmen who are not knowledgable about program guidelines, not expert in structuring your loan to meet your specific goals, not capable of closing your loan in a timely manner, and not truthful or transparent about loan terms.Con Number 3: Higher interest ratesGiven the demand for DSCR loans from institutional credit investors, the credit spread or risk premium has decreased, making DSCR loan interest rates from the most competitive DSCR lenders nearly the same as bank loans and conventional investment property loans.We should include an asterisk on this con because it is not always true and may not be true in the future.
Charles Baker Cost segregation - SFR acquired in 2021 followed by full reno
5 May 2024 | 6 replies
By identifying and classifying the various components of a property, it may be possible to accelerate the depreciation of certain items and potentially reduce your tax liability.It is important to note that the rules around cost segregation and depreciation can be complex, and it may be beneficial to work with a qualified tax professional to determine the best approach for your specific situation.
Garrett Crain Subto Purchase with VA Tax Exemption Seller
3 May 2024 | 0 replies
The seller is a veteran and qualifies for a full property tax exemption.
David Lund What’re your goals for 2023? Let’s motivate one another!
9 May 2024 | 107 replies
Then renovating my historic building and sell my historic tax credits.
Kenny Hoang Any advice/tips for a real estate newbie that is starting out in Bay Area, CA?
2 May 2024 | 9 replies
I would appreciate any tips/advice/books that you can provide me to help jumpstart my real estate journey!
Simon Everett Advice on Studio vs. Traditional STR | Branson, MO
6 May 2024 | 12 replies
Hey Simon, you have some good thoughts but I would not do that.  1) As one other poster mentioned it is just as much work to run a studio as it is to run a five bedroom (same number of guest contacts per year).  2) taxes are a bit high at 11% 3) You're going to get the motel crowd...