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Robert M. ?Should I ?refinance my FHA 4% interest loan with PMI to a conventional loan at 4.375% without PMI?
20 September 2014 | 6 replies
I only include known numbers...in this case principal, interest rate and PMI as stated by Robert.  
Arnie Guida So Much To Learn.
30 June 2014 | 2 replies
"if I only knew then, what I know now...."
Brock Y. Buy now on loan or Buy later with cash?
8 July 2014 | 7 replies
I only have about 10k in savings and was wondering if I should wait 3-4 months to purchase a 40k SFR cash or should I try to seek out private/hard money?
Marcia Maynard "Do Not Duplicate" Keys
27 June 2014 | 11 replies
Maybe someone can tell me of the negatives of my thought process but I personally would rather my tenants make themselves a few extra keys to have as spares or give to a someone they trust just in case they need.
Brent M. Estimating for repairs
29 June 2014 | 9 replies
Here is a link to the original video I did:http://youtu.be/QSBJCdkAhgIThis is a REO in Southern CA in a typical neighborhood, house had several negative features (backs up to main street with traffic noise, shared lot line, small lot).
Chris M. Buy and hold deal not looking like it will meet estimates. Now what?
30 June 2014 | 23 replies
If your rent for $2300/mo, you are going to run negative as that doesn't account for ANY repairs, maintenance or vacancies.  
Robbie L. Debt service rule if thumb?
28 June 2014 | 4 replies
As a CPA, I make complex things simple and simple things complex.I have a formula of Square footage x avg SF rents (Avg sf rents is from phone calling Sunday ads)(Since I only buy close to downtown (e.g. yuppies) I add $100 on top of this)Less PITI -Principal, interest on 10-20% down on 15yr mortgage -Taxes, insuranceLess depreciation=tax income+ depr (add back) - principal payment (deduct)=cash flowMy "business model" is net $200-300 per house (yours can be different)Agree w prior posting that debt service is arbitrary re 15 yr vs 20 vs 30 yr; % down; etc.I have a very successful friend who never pays 60x rent.
Bryan Collins Great Property found in Victorville CA... HELP!
28 June 2014 | 14 replies
As for zillow use, I only used zillow to get an estimation of value.
Jason Smith Apartment buildings with commercial store fronts
1 July 2014 | 13 replies
Apparently they can afford a negative cash flow, or they aren't on BiggerPockets and don't realize there's going to be a negative cash flow.
Chris Licavoli Buying Rental Props with Self Directed IRA
28 January 2016 | 20 replies
If you have to borrow in order to buy in your IRA, the borrowed money will be subject to taxes that negate the value of the IRA - This puts you right back at point one.