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Adoney Reid Buying 1st Investment Property Next Q3-4, Will Taking out business credit card affect
1 May 2024 | 8 replies
The loan program qualifies the property by using Rental Income to cover the Total Mortgage Payment which includes Taxes, Insurance, and HOA.Regards,Michael Taylor
Carol Hiott Cash Flow Investing In Pittsburgh
30 April 2024 | 1 reply
This also allows for a newer investor to network, partner, and build relationships with lenders early on, so they are not stuck trying to find lending options that will consistently throw them high interest rates and higher origination fees
Mounish Thatikonda Failed to estimate a rehab
30 April 2024 | 8 replies
You may have to pay a fee but they will still only go out if you are very serious about making the offer "right now" if they give you "good news".
Autumn Kim Is it a bad idea to buy a house with squatters ?
30 April 2024 | 4 replies
It's essential to budget for potential legal fees, court costs, and other expenses associated with the eviction process.
Melanie Wilmesher Seeking advice on building a seller financed deal
30 April 2024 | 4 replies
This way, the seller gets 87k in hand, won't pay nearly as much taxes up front on a huge cash sale, will still be generating about the same amount of income as he is today, consistently for 20 years without the headache of managing it or insuring it.  
Juan Mora Tulum Mexico Viventum
30 April 2024 | 16 replies
If you want, feel free to DM and elaborate a bit about that and I'll see if I can make any suggestions.Nobody likes to pay high HOA fees but HOA fees in Mexico are generally lower than what you'd get at home.
David Ounanian What financing options are available for real estate investors?
30 April 2024 | 2 replies
Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,
Collin Hays Are things really that slow in the Smokies? It depends...
29 April 2024 | 8 replies
I also jJust ran a report for "total rent" (w/o cleaning fees & taxes) and while the 1st QTR(Jan-Mar) trailed lower, all my Smokies properties exceeded last April's total rent except one was lower by $98. 
Robert Weissfeld Denver: Looking to partner w/ builder; scrape & build spec house; hot area
30 April 2024 | 3 replies
I am looking for a builder to partner with who will finance building costs (and get reasonable GC fees above cost for their efforts as well).
Ashleigh Stimpson Fix and Flip
29 April 2024 | 0 replies
Net after fees and expenses 40k What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?