The rates are higher and points +++ plus prepay for a commercial loan or hard money loan.Loans closed in America are reported and stats are available as to who closed, how many, loan officer, dollar amount, loan type, location and more detail.

You want to add value and reduce expenses.Also, it is wise to have a healthy liquid reserve available when buying commercial real estate.I would call commercial real estate brokers and find one with a teacher's heart.

There are excellent deals available this time of year, but the inflated prices of small multifamily properties can make finding a good deal challenging.

Hi Rich,Most DSCR loan programs are available without a pre-payment penalty.

I also got involved with a builder in Florida who has yet to produce the first of three houses they're contracted to build, which was a major hit to my available funds as well, setting me further behind.I also figured if I fell a little behind in saving (18 months instead of 12 months for example), I'd still be making progress.

The problem is this time of the year does not have much turn and the units available are not representative of your true competition. 

Specifically, is the rental market stable, and is reliable assistance (like agents, property managers, contractors, etc.) available?

For short-term rentals (STR), the IRS requires you to prorate NORMAL depreciation based on the time the property is available for rent, not when you purchased it.

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Couple questions:1) Unfortunately there’s no cohosts available in the area and need advice on how to find someone who can manage the property primarily cleaning. any suggestions?