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Kevin Rodriguez 10% down loan without PMI
14 September 2017 | 4 replies
@Kevin RodriguezYou could also increase the rate a little, do lender paid MI so it doesn't show up as a separate  component of your monthly payment and then get a better deduction on your income taxes.Stephanie
Mitch Provost Best use of cash/credit for buy and hold vs flipping
16 September 2017 | 6 replies
@Mitch P.Yes, you can cash out for the full amount of LTV that the lender requires - some require 75% and some allow 80% - also, a lender that allowed 80% may require 75% on another deal if your personal situation changes - debt to income, etc.The deals are out there - I am constantly on HAR looking at my target neighborhoods - I also have automatic notifications set up when a new property comes on the market that meets my criteria.
Robert Rodriguez looking to attempt a purchase on a pre-forclosure not sure how
14 September 2017 | 2 replies
But here in Georgia there is a legal requirement that the lender must put a public notice ad in the local newspaper for the 4 Thursdays before the foreclosure sale.
Christopher Derr Higher Cashflow or Higher Cash on Cash?
15 September 2017 | 4 replies
Property $40,0000 + $3,000 Rehab ($850 Closing) - Rent conservative $700/mo - optimistic $750/mo   (its a 3/1 I have a 2/1 close that I rent for $700 right now)Commercial loan from portfolio lender that will finance upto 85% of broker price option of $50,000 (terms 25yr at 4.35%) as long as DSCR is over 1.25 its over so no issue.Would you ratherA. put 20% down and finance $32,000 ($11,850 in) with $244/mo cashflow on $700  $700/mo- $175 mort- $75 tax- $56 prop man (8%) (I pay 6% because every property over 4 with them drops from 8% to 6%)- $45 ins- $70 repair (10%)- $35 vac (5%) - property management is local and averages 2-3%= $244 ($174 if you figure 10% capex, but some people only do 5% repair then, which would be $209 cash flow)$2,928/$11,850 = 24% cash on cashorB. put 0% down finance $40,000 ($3,850 in) with $200/mo cashflow on $700$700/mo- $219 mortgage- $75 tax- $56 property management (8%) (I pay 6% because every property over 4 with them drops from 8% to 6%) - $45 ins- $70 repair (10%)- $35 vac (5%) - property management is local and averages 2-3% usually 20-30 people per open house I rented my last house in 4 days= $200 ($130 if you figure 10% capex, but some people only do 5% repair then, which would be $165 cash flow)$2,400/$3,850 = 68% cash on cashI live 25 minutes away,  I like the cashflow higher but I have a good W2 job that allows me to invest $2,000 a month of my own income into real estate plus cashflow from properties is all re-invested. 
Tyler Riggs FINANCING A DISTRESSED MULIT FAM
13 September 2017 | 4 replies
Can anyone give me advice on finding the right lender?
Robin Edwards Flood, or not to Flood, That is the Question!
16 September 2017 | 4 replies
So you'll need cash on hand or find a sympathetic private lender.
Desmond Alexander Houston, TX and 0% down payment
18 September 2017 | 6 replies
Desmond Alexander I haven't heard of FHA zero down but it sounds like some are advertising similar things in CA. http://www.desertsun.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/09/08/get-house-no-down-payment-one-desert-lender-says-its-possible/594674001/Basically they are combining FHA with those local downpayment assistance grants .I think those grants are usually for first time home buyers.Personally I don't know if people have zero down and no money getting into a house is a good idea .
Kole Kingslien Looking where to start, need advise
15 September 2017 | 10 replies
We have been to a lender,  and shouldn't have a problem getting an FHA loan, up to 4 units.
Carlos Rodrigues BRRRR Refinance Help
14 September 2017 | 4 replies
I 'd love to refinance the property so I can remove the MIP and hopefully get the HELOC loan so I can repeat.Does anyone know any lenders here in Union or Elizabeth NJ that would be able to help me refinance?
Charles S. Looking to Network and Build!
18 September 2017 | 3 replies
Looking to network with real estate investors, agents, contractors, lenders, you name it!