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Briley Roe Dscr investment rates high
2 January 2025 | 12 replies
I am getting to the point of wanting to back out due to the 27k combined Closing costs, not including down payment. seems like a I should look into finding a new loan officer.
Sara Salinaro Best Resources For Commercial Real Estate Rookies
5 January 2025 | 6 replies
. • Podcasts: The BiggerPockets Commercial Real Estate Podcast has episodes on niche asset classes, including hotels. 
Parker Robertson Rent to Retirement Academy Experience
25 January 2025 | 17 replies
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Cody Theimer Subto Primary Residence
2 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have also utilized owner financing for longer periods of time, including personal residence and 2 barrier island houses on the coast of Florida.  
John Rose New Investor from Texas
28 December 2024 | 6 replies
Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.
Ben Callahan Californian new to REI - looking for out-of-state rental property
5 February 2025 | 28 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Brian Rocha Any experience with HMLs for the purchase only?
10 January 2025 | 21 replies
@Brian Rocha It’s clear why most lenders insist on including rehab funds in the loan, and all of our partner banks follow this practice for fix-and-flip loans to minimize risk and meet securitization standards.
Anderson Banegas Cerrato Excited to Learn and Connect with Multi-Family Investors!
24 December 2024 | 1 reply
Go to GET STARTED > EVENTS AND MEETUPS at the top of your screen.
Tyler Speelman Exploring Creative Solutions for Down Payment and Tax Avoidance
12 January 2025 | 13 replies
Alternatively, your sibling might use a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by reinvesting in like-kind properties, though this doesn't directly fund a primary residence.Other ideas include leveraging a HELOC on the rental properties for the down payment, taking out a 401(k) loan, structuring an owner-financed agreement, or a lease-to-own arrangement.
Kolby Knickerbocker should I sell a property to pull out $500K and invest it elsewhere?
15 January 2025 | 18 replies
Examples might include areas in the Midwest, Southeast, or Sunbelt regions.Multifamily Properties: Consider duplexes, triplexes, or small apartment buildings to increase unit count and spread risk across multiple tenants.Short-Term Rentals: If you’re comfortable with the management requirements, STRs in vacation or business travel markets can offer significantly higher cash flow potential than traditional rentals.Value-Add Properties: Look for opportunities to buy undervalued properties where you can force appreciation through renovations or better management.Decision FrameworkRun the Numbers: Compare the projected cash flow, equity growth, and tax implications of selling versus holding with a refinance or HELOC.