Michael Plaks
DEBUNKED: EOY tax planning "tips and loopholes"
23 December 2024 | 12 replies
It's a good little loophole for a short-term rental of your home, including renting it to your own separate business.
Joseph Kirk
Advice on entering the fix & flip industry
5 January 2025 | 17 replies
To get started with fix and flips, first define your criteria, including location, property type, and budget.
Marc Shin
Provide Disney+ to families / guests?
26 December 2024 | 9 replies
If you are one of the few that aren't then you might want to include it.
Matt Wan
Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
23 December 2024 | 15 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
John Hanewich
Looking for insight on building new"Small Industrial Units" 2500 square feet or less.
22 December 2024 | 4 replies
I currently live in Southern Maine and am looking to construct some kind of new project rather getting into rehabbing existing residentialProposed Land Budget 100-200kConstruction Budget: 400kAll in 500-600k.I have found that if I do the site work myself including clearing, septic and digging the foundation is that i can sub contract out either steel or a Lester style building (50x150) for around 300k installed with insulation and power , divided into three 2500 square foot units.
Federico Dallo
Seeking Advice on Property Investment for Renting - Budget of 300K
26 December 2024 | 10 replies
Most foreign buyers are high net worth individuals who want to park their money there in a safe haven and they don't need BP.No restrictions apply to American buyers in the countries they'd generally want to buy, including those mentioned by Federico and many other popular countries.When it comes to Spain specifically, some more conservative banks will ask you for a 40% downpayment (that would be the maximum) but that isn't the rule.
Steve K.
Anyone Else Fed Up With Loan Servicing Companies?
8 January 2025 | 33 replies
Also where there are changes in regulations that may require lenders to change servicing agreements which affect who services your loan.I know that's a pain but as things change -- unfortunately, investors will be impacted by changes in the lending industry - and that includes LOAN SERVICING CHANGES.It’s a total cluster between the banks, their loan servicers and their loan servicer’s sub-servicers.
Juliet Silver
Best Lenders for Canadians to Purchase in Florida
27 December 2024 | 15 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Mark Forest
Syndication capital calls
14 January 2025 | 37 replies
The rate cap in January is currently priced at $747,000.The Capital Call funds will be used in the following ways:1) $4mil is being used to pay down the loan.2) $175k fee to extend the loan for 1-year.3) $2.247mil to cover interest rate cap extensions for the remainder of the hold period, including $747k for the January 2025 6-month interest rate cap purchase.4) $1,000,000 in reserves to prepare for additional extension fees and cash reserves.
Mike Gi
6 unit 3 story 1 bed 1 bath in Midtown Sacramento
31 December 2024 | 13 replies
Make sure the units are fully furnished with all the basics, and consider including utilities, Wi-Fi, and flexible leases to make them more appealing.