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Lily Jensen HELOC on investment property
6 December 2024 | 7 replies
With a DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan, you can tap into your equity and still retain the cash flow since it's based on the property's rental income rather than personal income.
Nate Jenks Fixed vs "first responder" Adjustable rate mortgage.
11 December 2024 | 10 replies
Financing provided through this program is only available for properties located in Michigan or Florida.Available Product Type: SOFR 7/6 ARM, SOFR 10/6 ARMLoan Amount: $766,550 MaximumLTV: Purchase and No Cash Out Refinance - Maximum 99%Prepayment Penalty: NoneLoan Assumption: NoneEligible Properties: 1-unit dwellings, attached and detached condominiums, PUDsEscrow: An escrow account must be established for property taxes, and flood insurance, if requiredUnderwritingNo Private Mortgage InsuranceOccupancy – Primary residencesMinimum Credit Score - 700DTI – Max 43% (UW/Mgmt exceptions up to 50% with minimum 3 documented compensating factors)Student Loans – If in deferment, no qualifying payment requiredDown payment of 1% must be borrower’s own funds, while closing costs and prepaids may be gift fundsAttached condominiums require a 10% down paymentEligible Borrowers – Protect and serve heroes are defined as employees of public or private education institutions, employees of medical and healthcare organizations, all first responders, and active or former military personnel.Servicing: Retained
Imani Naomi Good Times to Invest vs Bad Times to Invest
3 December 2024 | 3 replies
Phase #1 - Recovery  - characterized by high vacancy rates and no new construction- rent, during this phase, is flat or declining- owners offer rent concessions to avoid their property occupancy rate from  decliningPhase #2 - Expansions- characterized by declining vacancy and the start of new construction- occupancy improves, concessions are not being offered, and rental rates being to growPhase #3 - Hyper Supply - characterized by new construction and vacancy rates beginning to rise - rental rates begin to grow at a slow rate- rent concession are being offerred due to the new construction in the area [in the hope of retaining current renters]Phase #4 - Recession - characterized by the completion of construction and a decline in occupancy rates - concessions are abundant to avoid high move-out rates Here are some foundational truths about optimizing your investments:#1 sow seeds of success in the down times - "The season of failure is the best time for sowing seeds of success."
Satyajeet Dodia Is my Entity Structure overkill ?
20 December 2024 | 28 replies
This streamlines operations, reduces administrative burdens, and retains liability protection.
Mitch Davidson Anyone experienced with renting to FEMA?
3 December 2024 | 3 replies
We've heard that the leases are for 18 months, but that FEMA retains the right to cancel them with 30 days notice.
Rafael Ro Safe and stable investment: Do I buy rental properties or keep money in a HYSA?
11 January 2025 | 67 replies
Retain a cash reserve to cover vacancies or downturns, and align with your long-term goals by consulting a financial advisor.
Dennis Gallagher Income Expense Ratio
2 December 2024 | 3 replies
NOTE: A lower OER indicates a more profitable property as a larger portion of the income is retained after covering operating costs.Hope that helps!
Kyle Fitch Why Real Estate Over Stock Market?
6 January 2025 | 57 replies
(d) retained earnings from depreciation use to lower tax burden. 
Nina Erlandson Has anyone used Obie Insurance?
11 January 2025 | 54 replies
Which brings me to another question; the agreement states that the homebuyer/occupant will retain home owners insurance on the property and list the lender as loss payee or first lien holder on the insurance for the life of the loan and yes I know it's in the agreement that was signed but I am wondering if by law it's even required once it used to be 20% but now it's 10% of the loan has been paid off, even big traditional mortgage lenders will remove PMI costs after 10% has been paid off.
Eric Chappell Has anyone use Rental Hero for bookkeeping?
16 December 2024 | 35 replies
Only thing the Income Statement info would be the retained earnings on the Balance Sheet.