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Bill Buzzell Being Bought out by Commercial Investor. What to do next?
5 May 2024 | 3 replies
Hi everyone, I got an offer too good to refuse on my house by a developer who plans to build 3 story apartments on the land.
Christina Hall Cost Seg Study SFR Short Term Rental
5 May 2024 | 10 replies
KBKG also offers FREE audit support and FREE use of their 481(a) depreciation software which produces the attachment schedules that are needed to file the IRS Form 3115.
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.
Charles Baker Cost segregation - SFR acquired in 2021 followed by full reno
5 May 2024 | 6 replies
KBKG also offers FREE audit support and FREE use of their 481(a) depreciation software which produces the attachment schedules that are needed to file the IRS Form 3115.
Lisa Burns What's it really like to be a commercial MF syndicator? Will I be sorry I tried?
6 May 2024 | 23 replies
It is not fair to unsophisticated investors to be offered syndication investments by groups or individuals who have less than 7 years experience (and that is being liberal) in real estate finance, operations and management, etc. 
Matthew Morris Carolina Beach Market
3 May 2024 | 6 replies
Carolina Beach since you're already invested in Wilmington and know what to expect from that market.AirDNA is showing Carolina Beach to have greater overall rental demand and investability, though it is extremely seasonal.
Dean Valadez Question on write-offs and do's and don'ts
4 May 2024 | 8 replies
There was case relatively recently where one took it to the extreme with a watch purchase, and put their company name on the band - deduction was denied. 
Elyse Martinez Hello everyone @ BiggerPockets
4 May 2024 | 8 replies
Verifying last 2 years of rental history and income extremely important to find the “best of the worst”.Make sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.
Antonio Easter Sober Living Rentals...
5 May 2024 | 5 replies
And some counties/cities might offer incentives for taking these on too.  
Cole Oliver Question About Raising Rent
6 May 2024 | 12 replies
Offering current tenants a better rate for a year is a thoughtful approach that may encourage them to stay while still allowing you to increase your overall revenue.