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Britney Dear In need of a property manager- HOUSTON AREA
7 May 2024 | 11 replies
Feel free to mention my name - they will know who I am.
Monte Bolds Seeking Guidance and Mentorship!
6 May 2024 | 7 replies
People don't do this for free, which is why in multifamily you more or less have to buy into a paid mentorship program.
Rachel Degani Risks associated with triplex vs. duplex?
7 May 2024 | 5 replies
Feel free to reach out if you want to discuss over the phone more details - I'm a fellow investor here. 
Becca F. Overleveraging, net worth, cash flow and headache factor
9 May 2024 | 159 replies
How much free cash do you want per year?
Azzam C. Connecting with Property Managers and Contractors (Raytown/Independence MO)
6 May 2024 | 4 replies
LVP flooring, paint, upgrading small fixtures)Please feel free to PM or comment directly!
Account Closed Using Subject To, to Get "Free" Properties - A Quick Guideline
4 May 2024 | 0 replies

I often buy using Subject To to buy properties. If you choose to use this technique these are some of the Pitfalls to watch out for.
Subject To Pitfalls
1. The bank can call the loan due (due on sale cause).
2. You...

Leslie Stouffer International RE help?
5 May 2024 | 3 replies
I love BP for its US data,, insights and knowledge, but I don't see much about international investing.  
Steven Gesis Steven Gesis at SMARTLAND: Your Miami Connection for Real Estate Investing
6 May 2024 | 0 replies
Feel free to reach out or DM me — I'm always ready to meet new business professionals and share ideas.Looking forward to some great conversations!
Mark Grozen-Smith Mariposa CA STR Property Manager
6 May 2024 | 4 replies
If you haven’t found a PM or looking to switch, feel free to reach out anytime! 
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.