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Adoney Reid Buying 1st Investment Property Next Q3-4, Will Taking out business credit card affect
1 May 2024 | 8 replies
As a Direct Lender, (meaning the actual lender underwriting the loan and not a mortgage broker), DSCR program looks for good credit payment history, good credit scores, and validates your available accessible Cash for the Down Payment. 
Phil Petite Need Some Help/Advice - Tenant in Place and Not Paying
29 April 2024 | 23 replies
On paper, the plan here is that you get some rent from Section 8 directly and some from the tenant.Are you still getting any rent from section 8 ?   
Account Closed Self Directed IRA - LLC Formation
26 April 2024 | 1 reply
Hi BP Community - does anyone have attorney recommendations that can assist (or prior personal experience) in Wyoming with self-directed IRA LLC formation?
Sherri O'Neal Too old to see rewards?
30 April 2024 | 25 replies
And whether you have a manager or self-manage, you will be WORKING on the property; either overseeing the manager or dealing with tenant calls, contractors, etc.  
Nathan Gesner Research Question - Red Flags when interviewing Property Managers?
30 April 2024 | 27 replies
They may still handle occasional sales, but only for their PM Clients or Tenants...not constantly and actively "farming" for sales leads.
Matt McCurdy Cash Flowing Rental Property Still Exists!!!
29 April 2024 | 13 replies
Self manage, save ~10%.  
Mickael Castillo Moving and nervous need help
1 May 2024 | 7 replies
The safest way to rent is through direct MLS listings on platforms like Redfin, Realtor.com, and similar sites.
David Ounanian What financing options are available for real estate investors?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,
Steve Boss Has anyone used a lower cost 1031 exchange intermediary?
30 April 2024 | 9 replies
However, I want to stress that fees and interest on deposits are very bad leading variables when picking a qualified intermediary. 
Cara B. If you had unlimited funds, and lived in Los Angeles, what would you invest in?
30 April 2024 | 21 replies
It'd be a win/win.Dream customer would be like heiress Liesel Matthews parents back in 1996 needing a nice place to stay while she's killing it as Sara Crewe in WB's A Little Princess (of course she had Alfonso Cuaròn directing (*swoon* my hero!!!)).