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23 December 2024 | 5 replies
If it's way out of whack with the market average, dig deeper.Debt Service Coverage Ratio: Key for nderstanding if the property's cash flow will cover financing comfortably.Historical Vacancy Trends: Especially in areas like Chicago, where local job markets fluctuate, knowing vacancy trends can help you anticipate rough patches.Rent Growth vs.
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22 December 2024 | 2 replies
If the rental income doesn’t sufficiently cover the debt payments by their standards, they’ll limit the loan amount, even if the property is worth more.You could try a few alternatives:•Look for lenders who specialize in commercial real estate and have more flexible DSCR requirements.
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23 December 2024 | 0 replies
Otherwise, you won't have the extra funds necessary to cover the rising costs of goods and services in the future.What causes rents (and prices) to increase?
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23 December 2024 | 5 replies
You could also offer to cover part of their tax liability through negotiation or encourage them to convert the property into their primary residence to use the IRS exclusion for up to $250K/$500K in gains.
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21 December 2024 | 2 replies
These templates cover various aspects of subcontracting, including responsibilities, materials, and liabilities3.
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23 December 2024 | 34 replies
You need sufficient rental income to cover your expenses, or you bleed money.
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31 December 2024 | 57 replies
lastly there are plenty of locks you can put on these switches or covers which you should invest in.
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21 December 2024 | 7 replies
You take a HELOC for your primary renovations at 7%, invest the funds from option 1 to cover the payments of the HELOC.
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23 December 2024 | 7 replies
Hey Robert - Condos and apartments can be a solid entry point due to lower purchase prices and potentially lower maintenance responsibilities, especially if the HOA covers exterior upkeep.
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28 December 2024 | 8 replies
My savings was completely drained from interest payments and surprise costs I had to manage, and lots of little costs that at the outset I believed this guy would cover (100 to mow grass, every two weeks).