Jade N.
Should I wait to invest
29 April 2020 | 10 replies
Government assistance programs will be available.
Steve Balinski
Very disappointed in BP RE: house hacking 3-4 unit
20 March 2020 | 31 replies
Once we find a deal that we think is worth looking at we break down the numbers for 15% and 20% and 5% and 3.5% programs checking the program requirements and loan limits for each program before sending it to clients.
John S.
Gov't forced reprieve on paying mortgages for landlords?
16 March 2020 | 1 reply
Anyone know of any assistance programs for landlords?
Brian Formulak
25+ Years Personal Finance Experience
24 April 2020 | 5 replies
My wife an I are wanting to get into the real estate/rental profession, but we both came from divorces and are in the middle of debt consolidation program.
Laura Cardenas
Making myself a resource to my tenants during COVID-19 crisis...
18 March 2020 | 7 replies
Inform your tenants of the Covid 19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment program.
Anthony Zotto
Tenants want rent reduction due to virus?
18 March 2020 | 13 replies
This applies if they are out of work due to the virus though in some cases the government has programs to help.
Rebecca Ramos
A Chicago Underwater Home Question for Lenders
21 March 2020 | 2 replies
@ Rebecca Ramos IHDA has program called I-Refi which is suspended for now.
Ethan Johnson
Analyzing MHP Deal - Buy or Not?
6 April 2020 | 13 replies
The “key” elements of the transaction are explored first and usually, the most intensively.The buyer should provide the seller a comprehensive disclosure statement and include a term in the purchase agreement that obligates the seller to return the document within 5 days of acceptance.Professionals are hired to complete Phase 1, 2 & 3 reports that identify potential or existing environmental contamination and all other elements of elements that are difficult for the buyer to effectively evaluate.Financial Checklist3 years profit & loss statementsRent roll with space number, name of resident, move-in date, renter or owner occupied, number of occupants, monthly rent, additional charges, current balance due and any relevant notes about the residentList of capital expenditures for the last 3 years3 years of tax returns12 months of bank statementsCurrent accounts receivable statementList of park owned home including copies of “rent to own” or sales contractsCopy of all current insurance policies, binders and premiumsSpreadsheet detailing who pays all utilities including water, sewer, gas, electric, trash, cable, etc…For all utilities and charge backs, formulas, calculations and meter readings for the past 12 months3 years of utility billsProperty tax bills for the last 2-3 yearsCurrent staffing list including position, wages, job descriptionsCopies of any contracts that will transfer to buyer including laundry, trash, phone, equipment, etc…Dates and amounts of the last 3 rent increasesSigned rules and leases for each residentNames and contact information of professional service providers including lawyers, accountants, engineers, insurance brokers, inspectors, appraisers, realtors/brokers, etc…Physical ChecklistSpreadsheet for utilities that details age, composition, capacity, physical locations, etc…Any drawings or maps of the park and infrastructure including lot sizesSewer plant or septic system repair and maintenance recordsWater well tests and compliance recordsDisclosure from seller of current or recent problems with infrastructure including buildings, water, sewer/septic, gas, electric, etc…Names and contact information of contractors including plumbers, tree surgeons, electricians, gas inspectors, septic companies, roto-rooter services, etc…Locale ChecklistProfile local housing market:“Stick-built” – current foreclosure rate, months of available inventory, median home price, average rent per month, vacancy rateApartments – average rent per month, vacancy rate, prevalence of move-in specials…MHPs Comps – average monthly charges (rent, utilities, etc…), vacancy rate, # of homes for sale, etc…Profile local economy including population, major employers, unemployment rate and trendsCopies of city, county and state permits, licenses or certificates of occupancyCheck zoning for recent or pending changes to target property and adjacent parcelsCheck for known environmental issues with target property, adjacent parcels or in the communityCheck for major development or construction projects in the communityReview existing surveys or environmental reportsConsider geographic factors including elevation, annual snow fall, rain fall, proximity to bodies of water, etc…Disclosure from seller of current or recent lawsuits, regulatory or compliance issues, fines, fees, etc…
Anna Sagatelova
Emergency Funds/Assistance for Ohio Tenants?
27 March 2020 | 3 replies
The problem is, I am not aware of a lot of programs available to them.Can we start a running list of local/state-wide assistance and resources available to tenants?
Chintaka R.
EPA Lead Cerification
25 April 2020 | 8 replies
I am having a hard time finding contractors (painters) with EPA Lead certification.