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10 February 2024 | 6 replies
HOA are increasing tremendously due to the amount of repairs/up to date requirements for the older condos.
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10 February 2024 | 2 replies
I would talk to some other lending options - a 3 year prepay is far from required or forced on DSCR Loans - there are some DSCR Lenders that will have lower prepayment or even no prepayment penalty options as well
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10 February 2024 | 3 replies
Asbestos, given its health risks, requires professional assessment and potential removal or encapsulation, with costs ranging from $1,500 to over $30,000, based on the extent and abatement method.
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10 February 2024 | 39 replies
We negotiated a 75% bank finance, 25% seller finance deal that required no money down at closing and no work needed, given it was turnkey.
10 February 2024 | 6 replies
Check with your local municipality for their Boarding House requirements, as that is what you are creating.
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10 February 2024 | 0 replies
16 terms you need to know in commercial real estate:1.Internal Rate of Return (IRR): A metric used to estimate the annualized return on an investment based on the timing and magnitude of cash flows.2.Cash-on-Cash Return: The annual income generated by a property expressed as a percentage of the initial cash investment.3.Discount Rate: The rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value in financial models; often represents the required rate of return.4.Capital Expenditures (CapEx): The funds set aside for property improvements, renovations, or major repairs.5.Gross Operating Income (GOI): The total income generated by a property before subtracting operating expenses.6.Operating Expenses: The costs associated with managing and maintaining a property, including utilities, taxes, insurance, and maintenance.7.Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR): A measure of a property’s ability to cover its debt payments, typically calculated as NOI divided by debt service.8.Loan-to-Value (LTV) Ratio: The ratio of the loan amount to the property’s appraised value, used to assess risk in financing.9.Equity Multiple: A measure of the total return on an investment, calculated as the ratio of total cash flows to initial equity investment.10.Residual Land Value: The estimated value of land after deducting development costs and desired profit margins.11.Sensitivity Analysis: A technique used to assess how changes in key variables (e.g., rent, expenses, interest rates) affect financial model outcomes.12.Operating Pro Forma: A projection of a property’s income and expenses over a specified period, typically used for budgeting and financial analysis.13.Cash Flow Waterfall: A structured distribution of cash flows to different stakeholders in a real estate project, often involving equity investors, lenders, and developers.14.Leverage: The use of borrowed funds (e.g., a mortgage) to finance a real estate investment, potentially amplifying returns but also increasing risk.15.Equity Investment: The amount of money invested by equity partners or investors in a real estate project. 16.
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10 February 2024 | 9 replies
If yes, you may be required to report it to the US2) Are you working in a foreign country continuously?
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10 February 2024 | 6 replies
The land would have required approval prior to being divided up.
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10 February 2024 | 4 replies
Focusing on a move-in-ready home that accommodates your requirements (such as a 3/2+ or 4/2+) and is conveniently located between NAS Pensacola and potential employment locations for your wife, like Hurlburt Field or Eglin AFB, is a smart move.
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10 February 2024 | 21 replies
Because most HML's require it.