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Mario Cuartas Tapping Into House Hacking Benefits By Helping My Sister
9 June 2024 | 6 replies
We would both be on the loan.
Mike Schorah What’s the most creative strategy you’ve seen to buy a house?
9 June 2024 | 3 replies
In Gary Keller’s book, Shift, he lists 25 creative options that are most common, but barely scratch the surface:- Seller Contributions- Seller-Funded Permanent Buydown- Seller-Funded Temporary Buydown- Owner Financing- Contract For Deed- Seller Second Lease Option And Lease Purchase- Seller-Assisted Down Payment- Wraparound And Assumable Mortgage- Gift Funding- Selling And Refinancing Existing Assets- Non-Occupied Co-Borrowers- Using 401(K)- Temporary IRA Transfer- Pledged Asset Mortgage- Equity Transfer And Bridge Loan- Employer-Assisted Mortgage- Lender-Funded Buydown- Fannie Mae’s “My Community Mortgage”- Running Scenarios With Automated Underwriting Systems- Adjusting Amortization Period To Lower Payment- Adjusting Interest Rates To Cover Closing Costs- State, Province, And Local Grant Or Bond Programs- Mortgage Credit Certificate- Private LendingHe said these options barely scratch the surface.
Andy Horobec My First BRRRR!!!
9 June 2024 | 4 replies
I was able to do a DSCR loan and re-coop my entire investment.What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?
Kegan Brenner Smart to pay down the mortgage sooner with low interest rate?!
7 June 2024 | 10 replies
Is this a good strategy that actually reduces the life of the loan?
Jake Harrington Is hard money recommended for your first flip?
8 June 2024 | 21 replies
These operate like hard money loans, without origination fees or draw requests.
Brendan VanDalinda Nashville Market Questions
10 June 2024 | 5 replies
While I've typically focused on single-family homes, my journey into real estate began with buying my first house using a VA loan and house hacking it, then acquiring additional properties from there.
Rigoberto Medina Perhaps a silly question but Newbie needs advice
9 June 2024 | 2 replies
In the BP BRRR calculator, the 1st section in regards to loan details is the purchase loan details, this is self-explanatory enough, but what I noticed was the section of it (required section) asking "Amortized over how many years".
Chris Seveney Can Getting Divorced Make You a Better Real Estate Investor?
8 June 2024 | 0 replies
Why should we cut losses....Financial Strain: This is not working and is going to have a significant impact on finances.
Sam Schlosser Investing in a friends deal
9 June 2024 | 7 replies
His name is on the construction loan and it is secured as well as the cash to purchase the property came from a heloc from his personal residence. 
Tyson Scheutze The Price of Property Management
8 June 2024 | 1 reply
These are some of the ways the clients could be affected by property managers who are not prepared: Extended VacanciesInadequate marketing strategies and tenant screening processes can result in prolonged vacancy periods, translating into substantial lost rental income.High tenant turnover due to poor resident relations further exacerbates vacancy losses.Inadequate Maintenance and RepairsNeglecting preventive maintenance and delaying necessary repairs can lead to accelerated property deterioration and higher long-term repair costs.This can also negatively impact tenant satisfaction, contributing to higher turnover rates.Legal and Compliance IssuesLack of knowledge or disregard for landlord-tenant laws and regulations can expose investors to costly legal disputes and penalties.Failure to properly handle security deposits, evictions, or fair housing practices can result in significant financial liabilities.Ineffective Financial ManagementInaccurate budgeting, expense tracking, and financial reporting can lead to uninformed decision-making and missed opportunities for cost savings.Failure to optimize tax strategies and leverage available deductions can further reduce net returns.Diminished Property ValueInadequate maintenance, high vacancy rates, and poor tenant screening can negatively impact a property’s perceived value and appreciation potential.This can significantly affect the long-term return on investment when it comes time to sell the asset.While a 10% management fee may seem reasonable for a well-performing property manager, the cumulative impact of mismanagement can quickly escalate the effective cost to investors, potentially outweighing any perceived savings on the management fee itself.