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Caleb Sonneman 420 Smokers Applying for Rental
5 May 2024 | 8 replies
If smoking isn't a requirement, it isn't a requirement.
Shay Nabors Section 8 Window Screen Requirements
2 May 2024 | 5 replies
Maybe try calling your local Housing Assistance Program (HAP) office and asking them about this requirement
Joseph Wojciechowski Scalable Business Planning
6 May 2024 | 5 replies
Annually, the Management LLC would "distribute" to the Property LLCs, but it would all flow thru to your 1040 Schedule E - unless you get partners, which would require a 1065 return with K-1 distributions to the partners.
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.
Lisa Burns What's it really like to be a commercial MF syndicator? Will I be sorry I tried?
6 May 2024 | 23 replies
The good lenders will require that you have experience not just in real estate, but in apartments and likely in the market you want to operate in.  
Len P. Online insurance company advertising on BP podcasts
2 May 2024 | 3 replies
Recently I heard an online property insurance company advertising on one of the BP podcasts, but I can't remember what the name of the company is.
Michael Higgins multifamily portfolio is growing
5 May 2024 | 1 reply
This property required a new roof and some basic renovations.
Choon Yee Dee Hard Money Loan for Fix and Flip
5 May 2024 | 17 replies
Yes for example we have (depending on loan) min. 6-9 months required. so even if they sell it prior they still pay interest for that period.
Michael Frank Best prefab and modular construction lenders?
6 May 2024 | 14 replies
Prefab and modular projects often require a different draw schedule than stick built homes.
Devin Callon Checkbook IRA cash management
5 May 2024 | 8 replies
Are there other ways to invest idle LLC cash in online savings or money market funds?