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Nathan Adams Brrrr-Ing building... undisclosed foundation will wreck deal
16 August 2020 | 7 replies
@Nathan Adams depending on the size and location of the crack you could extend downspout ends 3-4 feet away from the foundation, Install a French drain, inject epoxy into the crack, apply some tar to the foundation or maybe a combination of these.
Todd Rasmussen Flipping the throwaway from a portfolio acquisition
7 August 2020 | 0 replies
Combination of cash, commercial loan through local credit union and seller financing (after hard money fell through due to covid)How did you add value to the deal?
Fabiola F. I'm redeveloping 138-unit affordable assisted living
7 August 2020 | 3 replies
I have my entire development team & my operating partner specializes in affordable ALF and combining Section 8 vouchers with Medicaid Waivers & VA entitlement funds to subsidize the cost to the residents. 
Zach Cottone Most beneficial/advantageous education to pursue?
9 August 2020 | 14 replies
My favorite is to combine strategies like value add and multifamily.
Gary Abner I took a one year sabbatical as a test run. 8 doors to 20
8 August 2020 | 3 replies
Hi Brandon, I have been buying properties from a combination of cash out refinances and my helocs and then paying off my Helocs again with more cash out refinances. 
Mike Colucci Calculating ROI on a first investment property using a HEL
9 August 2020 | 2 replies
You could refi to consolidate, but you'll need to get to the point where the pay off number of the combined loans is <75-80% LTV.
Roger Schiller How to analyze your own house as a rental property?
9 August 2020 | 5 replies
It's simply:Gross Scheduled Rent (GSR)  - Vacancy (5%)  - Maintenance and CapEx (15% combined)  - Management (10%)  - Property Taxes  - Insurance=Monthly Cash Flow; I like to see $150-200/unit/month. 
Hans Vermeersch Advice on financing investment properties using Home equity
8 August 2020 | 2 replies
We have a combined yearly income of around 150000 and current housing expense is 8500, no other debt payments.Below a summary of the numbers:Our financial situation:- paid off home: 340000- property tax+insurance: 8300- Income: 150000- No other debt- 30000 in cash (not emergency fund), but would rather leave this invested in stocksRental properties:- Price: 140000- Repair: 20000- Value after repair: 170000- property tax + insurance: 7500- cash flow positive in year oneSome financing estimates I received:- HELOC: 289000 max @ 3.68%- Home equity loan (30Y): 289000 max @ 2.99%, closing costs 8257 - Equity loan 15y (non mortgage style) 289000 @ 3.99% fixed 240$ setup cost- Mortgage 20% down 30y: 3.99%I realize this is not a short and direct question, but I'm hoping that one of you experts could give me some guidance and advice. 
Jesse Hodges House hacking with kids
29 October 2020 | 7 replies
I’m looking to take advantage of the VA loan for our next PCS/move and combine it with house hacking.
Michael Ratzken Turning a 6 plex into a 5 Plex, what cons mights there be?
10 August 2020 | 3 replies
I am currently purchasing a 6 unit complex in the heart of Tempe near the ASU campus. 4 of the units are 2/1's with the other 2 being 1/1's I'm thinking on combining the 2, 1 bedrooms unit ( the are right next to each other) and adding an additional bedroom thus creating a 3/2 which will bring in an addition 9k yearly in revenue if we kept the units as is.