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Steve DellaPelle Out of State LLC Question
9 October 2024 | 5 replies
A DSCR loan is going to be your best bet.Rule of thumb, 80% LTV with a decent fico score all day long.You can close in an LLC.Hope that helped!
Eric Fichera Emerging markets with friendly landlord laws
9 October 2024 | 23 replies
: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.
Ian Bower DSCR Loan Fees - More than expected... is this normal?
11 October 2024 | 27 replies
I can also say, after going through a primary purchase through a local credit union just recently.
Jason Smith Help! My Rentals are keeping me from getting a personal home loan
13 October 2024 | 23 replies
Find a Bank or credit union that would let you refinance in your business name.
Devin Wilson How Do I Start?
9 October 2024 | 1 reply
Here are a few tips to help you score that first deal:Network: Join local real estate groups and online forums like BiggerPockets to connect with other investors.Find Motivated Sellers: Look for distressed properties and consider sending direct mail to homeowners facing tough situations.Research the Market: Know your area’s property values by analyzing comparable sales using sites like Zillow or Redfin.Craft Compelling Offers: Highlight the benefits of a quick sale to sellers and consider a solid earnest money deposit to show you’re serious.Market Yourself: Use social media to share your journey and post flyers in local spots to attract leads.Stay Persistent: Rejection is part of the process, so learn from it and keep refining your approach.With your big business mindset and hard work, you’ll make it happen!
Ralph Noyes Refinancing a 30yr owner occupied 6.8% to a lower 30yr vs 15yr - Thoughts?
9 October 2024 | 1 reply
For some context, the current payment is 30-31% of our gross income, we both have 780+ credit scores, no other debt besides this mortgage.
Hector Espinosa Best Markets for First-Time Investors: Seeking Recommendations for Cash Flow & Growth
8 October 2024 | 4 replies
: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.
Grayson Grzybowski A better understanding for using Hard and Private lenders
11 October 2024 | 11 replies
With DSCR loans the best you'll find is 85% of purchase but the rates are so much higher than an 80% that you'll likely be going with 20% down and that program will be based off FICO score and the cash flow of the property.
Noah Bacon How will the Port Strike impact the US economy?
7 October 2024 | 3 replies
The ILA is North America’s largest longshoremen’s union, with roughly 50,000 of its 85,000 members making good on the threat to strike at 14 major ports subject to a just-expired master contract with the United States Maritime Alliance, or USMX, and picketing workers beginning to appear at ports.I have been reading that if the strike drags on, we can expect some shortages on perishable items that the US imports.One of those is bananas; the US imports 100% of its supply.
Cole Drennan Accepting new tenants
7 October 2024 | 3 replies
One of the applicants reached out stating his credit score is 550 (our requirement is 600) but his wife’s credit score is 750.