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Nolan M. First deal! Low income 4plx owner financing!
29 August 2016 | 4 replies
I'm borrowing 30k from a family member for a down payment and the owner is financing 120k at 4%, 30 year term.
Daniel Johnson How to keep track of finances on multiple flips?
4 December 2016 | 47 replies
On a typical project, here are the contractors I'll probably use:- Demo- Roofer- Painter- Carpenter- Plumber- Electrician- HVAC- Window Company- Tile Guy- Carpet Guy- Hardwood Guy- Cabinets/Countertops Company- Termite Inspection- Landscaping- Garage Door Company- House CleanerIn addition, on many projects I'll also use:- Drywall Guys- Insulation- Surveyor- Structural Engineer- Inspectors- Concrete Company- Driveway/Paving Company- Grading- Tree Trimming- Shower Glass CompanyFor big projects, new construction:- Architect- Civil Engineer- Foundation- Asbestos Removal- Sediment Control- Excavation, Dirt Hauling- Interior Sprinklers- Stone WorkEach of those contractors will typically get between 1-4 draws, depending on the scope of the work they have for the project.Then there are materials and other non-labor costs:- Permits (0-3 transactions per project)- Porta Pottys (0-3 transactions per project)- Home Depot Materials (3-5 transactions per project)- Dumpsters (1-3 transactions per project)- Paint Purchase- Cabinets/Countertops Purchase (2-4 transactions per project)- Flooring Material Purchase (1-2 transactions per project)- Specialty Material Suppliers (0-10 transactions per project)- Utility/Service Installation (0-5 transactions per project)- Private Inspections (0-5 transactions per project)- Insulation/Airtightness Tests- AppliancesOn top of that, I will potentially write several checks to:- Title Company- Property Inspector- Appraiser- General Contractor or Project Manager- Interest Payments- Utility Payments- Tax PaymentsOn top of that, I have my general business expenses:- Accounting- Legal- Interest Payments- Tax Payments- Brokerage Fees- E&O Fees- MLS Fees- Overhead/Office (Supplies, Equipment, Subscriptions, Software, etc)- Telephone/Fax/Internet- Income from Property SalesAll of these easily add up to a couple hundred transactions on a large project or new build, meaning many dozen per month. 
Rodney Weary Buying Performing Mortgage Notes
19 February 2017 | 15 replies
Also a recommendation for a decent servicing company for small loans would be helpful as the payments are not as big so fee's could eat profits easily. 
Tony Crabtree Tenants holding over
31 August 2016 | 9 replies
Did you follow up ...here I think it is a 3 day non payment of rent notice then a 7 day notice of non compliance  then a 15 day termination notice..all the paperwork is available free on our clerk of the court site...you probably should have posted notices immediately even if they said they were moving out so you did not lose days...try your clerk's office or even contact a lawyer so you know the process for the future
Aaron J. Government Lending Rules vs. Bank Policy?
30 August 2016 | 6 replies
Hi @Aaron Jones,Here it is, directly from Fannie Mae (which for the record is not "the government" in the way you are thinking):Variable IncomeAll income that is calculated by an averaging method must be reviewed to assess the borrower’s history of receipt, the frequency of payment, and the trending of the amount of income being received.
Geni P. How to Find the Current Note Owner?
1 September 2016 | 4 replies
@Geni P.Even if you find the current note holder through the Land Records and assuming that they still own the note, they will not release personal info or payment info without owner authorization.
Robert Aurie Hello from Tampa, Florida!
2 September 2016 | 9 replies
Worked for a digital marketing startup for a year and a half before deciding to move into real estate.Goals:Build a professional network that allows me to help my buyers while also grow my own real estate portfolio.My sister owns a couple rentals in St.
Jamie Gruber Analysis on a 4-plex - First Potential Deal - would love feedback
29 August 2016 | 2 replies
The down payment is from  a HELOC- The expenses are below. 
Sylvia Olivares Selling Mobile Home in Pharr, TX
5 September 2016 | 7 replies
If you get a good down payment finance at 8%, if they put 10k and under do 9.9% and then put it with a loan servicer and have them pay the servicing fee ($15-30/mo) and you get mailbox money.
Louis Mannikko Using 401(K) Loan to finance first property
7 September 2016 | 19 replies
Check with your employer/benefit plan, some have rules that if its not your primary residence that you need to pay back the loan within 5 years, some plans do not let you make additional payments but allow pay off in full as early as you want, also if you leave your employer anytime before the loan is due, you may have to pay it off or pay a penalty.