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11 April 2020 | 2 replies
What are y’all looking for in credibility for first time BRRRRs?
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9 April 2020 | 6 replies
I always factor a vacancy rate of 10% when underwriting and have increased that to 20% for the next 18 months due to the current environment.
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12 April 2020 | 9 replies
10-12% would be more market rates for HML but unfortunately not many are lending in today's environment.
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9 April 2020 | 7 replies
So what matters most in this environment is having reserves to help you weather the uncertainty (I suggest 6-12 months + your insurance deposits).
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9 April 2020 | 4 replies
That said, in this environment I would rather lose out on a deal because I was being conservative than win the deal with overly aggressive terms right now.
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11 April 2020 | 27 replies
85%...holy smokes, that's incredible!
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9 April 2020 | 1 reply
Plus in this current lending environment there are all sorts of other barriers, some HMLs aren't lending to new investors, many are requiring interest reserves up front.
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11 April 2020 | 3 replies
Being lake front probably complicates things due to proximity to water (drainage, environment critical area, etc.
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14 April 2020 | 11 replies
And for 3.5% down on a FHA mortgage, the ROI is incredible.
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12 April 2020 | 16 replies
Personally, I would hold off from any purchases unless you have found an incredible return and all the numbers work out.