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Molly Arnott Live in Flip in Sonoma, Ca
27 November 2018 | 1 reply
Investment Info:Single-family residence other investment.
Horacio Gutierrez Refinance homes with BRRRR strategy
26 October 2018 | 2 replies
If so, at some point lenders will not want to lend to you anymore and you'll have to come up with some other solution.
Danny Webber Housing Affordability in Austin TX
31 October 2018 | 1 reply
A quick glance at housing affordability in AustinMedian Household Income App (Forbes): $73,493 ($6,124/mos)Cost of Living (Forbes): 15% above nat'l avgMedian Home Cost (SFR-ABOR Stats): $302,250Assume 5% Down Payment Conventional Loan- 30 year amortization- $15,112.50 down pmt + any closing costs• Percentage of residents with less than $1,000 saved: 56%• https://www.gobankingrates.com/…/…/americans-savings-state/…- $287,137.50 amt financed- 4.375% interest rateHow the payment looks:PI= $1,433 mosIns= $105 mosTaxes= $458.33 mos (Assume $5,500/yr)HOA= $25 mos$2,021.3/mos PITIDTI’sHousing ratio= app 33% @ median income ($2021/$6124)FHA should be at 31% or less with Conv/VA/FHA being around the same although all have exceptions in placeTotal DTIThese hover between high 30%’s to manually underwritten total DTI’s in the 50’s or higher depending on the programs@ 45% Total DTI Ratio and assuming the above PITI pmt that gives a borrower approximately $734 per month in all other creditor debt (cars/cc/personal loans/etc)These numbers are not perfect but are rather a quick illustration of current housing affordability in Austin for Retail Buyers.Summary: Housing is becoming less and less affordable in the COA for end retail buyersAssuming increases in property taxes/insurance/interest rates on the horizon how does this affect us as investors?
Anthony Mikolich HELOCS and rental properties
27 October 2018 | 9 replies
So, I have a rental property that has a ton of equity but no one will allow me to take a HELOC or Home Equity Loan because it is not my primary residence.
Rae Greathouse Greathouse Flip, Now I'm hooked
4 March 2021 | 1 reply
Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment in Amarillo.
Andrew Assman Where do you park your investment savings?
26 October 2018 | 2 replies
Personal Savings (automatic contributions and dedicated for fun/non investing items such as vacation and personal residence projects)We really like Ally and the APY is much better than traditional savings accounts- currently 1.90% APY.
Alan Walker Investor Tip: Bathrooms: Total Rehab or Touch Up?
4 November 2018 | 6 replies
If it was my primary residence that I was planning on living in for a long time, then I would put the effort and money into a rehab.
Brian Barcelona FHA financing of a multi unit property
26 October 2018 | 3 replies
@Brian Barcelona You can finance up to 4 units under FHA for primary residence
Mike Stahlman Single Family Resident 4 BR St.
4 March 2021 | 1 reply
Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.
Mike Stahlman Single Family Fix and Flip 4 BR Florissant, mo
26 October 2018 | 0 replies
Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.