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Ivy Sanmiguel [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal
2 October 2018 | 7 replies
Some of these points (1, 3 & 5) are covered in the details of the deal: Not CBS, roof in good condition (5+ yrs), wood exterior would need some repairs in short time, electric OK, plumbing would need repair.
Christopher L Shannon Qualifying for a conventional mortgage with unconventional income
2 October 2018 | 7 replies
Because we both work short term contracts, we cant show employment by one company for the last two years like all conventional lenders require.
Chris C. Not enough money in self directed IRA
2 October 2018 | 10 replies
Most lenders offering non-recourse loans to an IRA borrower will require significant cash reserves in the IRA for this very reason.Since you cannot add funds personally, the IRA may need to bring on a joint-venture partner or take a loan from someone who is not a disqualified party to cover a short term cash crisis as you describe.
Charles Wang Sell or Turn Current Home into a Rental Property
1 October 2018 | 2 replies
You will need to account for the vacancy (1/12 month 8.33%), repairs (these are short-term items and it sounds like you have already done some of the work yourself - assume 5% of rental rate $130), property management (assume 10% $260), cap x (assume 5% - $130). 
Emily Griffith Vacation Rentals -- Screening Renters
3 October 2018 | 6 replies
@Emily Griffith - Hey- we specialize in the short-term rental niche (Airbnb) here in Colorado... and also do videos for BiggerPockets on the same subject.
Pat Jackson Any ever follow the 2% (or more) rule and NOT get burned?
2 October 2018 | 10 replies
I had a 2%+ rule a short drive away, in the next town.
Jonathan Rosado HELOC or refinance to purchase our first rental property ???
9 October 2018 | 11 replies
They are great for short term debt that you will pay back quickly.If there isn't a solid plan to pay it back quickly, cash out refi usually makes the most sense. 
Keith Grady Alabama tax property situation!!!!!
23 December 2018 | 1 reply
Short and sweet. 
Chris Lawrence Rent to Own Options on current flip
2 October 2018 | 5 replies
Your would-be short capital gains tax just moved into long capital gains tax and you'll be able to keep more profit.
Scott Goulet hard money and debt-to-income ratio questions
2 December 2018 | 10 replies
Most banks would be more concerned with your net worth (personal balance sheet) to see that you have equity to cover any short comings should they have to foreclose.