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Taya Shavers Building Portfolio in Japan
6 May 2024 | 6 replies
Since new properties have a full useful life, tax savings can be realized by expensing depreciation.
John Lim First property and STR loophole with bonus depreciation
5 May 2024 | 2 replies
The purchase price is around $2m and tax assessed value is around $1.3m.
Jerry Daily 1031 on an LLC and transferring to own name
3 May 2024 | 3 replies
I am the only member on the LLC, I am married but I would buy this next property only under my name if it avoids complicating anything. 
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.
Sarah Reece Looking to Move into the Hard Money Space - Feeling Stuck
6 May 2024 | 37 replies
Types of investors who want to find hard money lenders include:Investors with high debt-to-income ratiosProperty investors who cannot get a loan from a traditional lender or bankInvestment property developers who need fast access to fundsCommercial property developers who need a bridge loan but cannot get one from a traditional bankSometimes, homeowners facing foreclosure may utilize hard money loans to avoid losing their homes.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/how-to-become-a-hard-mone...
Yuxi Li Renter screening for MTR
6 May 2024 | 14 replies
I just let Airbnb do their thing and do my normal due diligence on Airbnb guests like asking why they're coming, making sure they have a valid ID and try to avoid locals unless they have a good reason like home shopping
Neetu Patil About home insurance for rental property
4 May 2024 | 2 replies
Good carriers will provide a letter recommending repairs that are necessary within a specific timeframe to avoid cancellation of the policy.
Miguel Del Real Is a real estate agent always needed to buy?
6 May 2024 | 25 replies
But if you’re not doing it every day, and haven’t done lots of transactions, and aren’t intimately familiar with the local market on a house by house level, then you couldn’t possibly know as much about things to avoid and best practices etc. as someone who does it every day for a living and has done lots of transactions.
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.