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Ryan V. Bank lending and debt/income ratios
21 February 2012 | 7 replies
Many BP regulars don't like to have mortgage pymts be more than 50% of their gross rental income.To be conservative with a conventional lender don't exceed 36% of your gross income for all debt payments.Not sure if you are trying to stretch yourself or be safe.Safe is 50% of your gross rental income for income and no more than 36% of all your gross combined income for all installments.
Sam Sagor Convince me : sell or hold
18 February 2012 | 8 replies
For the record zoning in Hawaii (the island of) is still insane but it does allow for vacation rentals and regular tenants.
Joseph Zerfoss Busting the Comps
23 February 2012 | 18 replies
The underwriting guidelines reference 10% adjustments and anything above that will require substantial support.
Douglas Wolf real company?
19 February 2012 | 7 replies
Their website references Score Funding, which does not hold a valid license per an NMLS search.
Chris Johanski LEASE OPTION SANDWICH MINNESOTA-?
19 February 2012 | 6 replies
They appear legal in MN, because I found this reference to MN Statute 507.235 FILING CONTRACTS FOR DEED.
Corey Dutton Is it hard to find good deals?
21 February 2012 | 15 replies
The Realtors that do this for me know (1) that I will CLOSE the deal, (2) will refer other investors, and (3) will give them the information they need when they need it.
Corey Dutton How to Avoid Lending Scams
21 February 2012 | 18 replies
Here are 3 tips for avoiding popular lending scams:1.Run away from fee collectors: A lending scam is usually present if high, upfront fees are paid directly to the lender.2.Obtain references from the lender: Although real references are hard to verify, always ask for references from the lender’s clients.
Account Closed What start-up costs did you fail to anticipate in your business?
20 February 2012 | 8 replies
Are you referring to start-up costs or operating costs?
Jon Klaus Google Real Estate Index
30 May 2012 | 6 replies
Do you know if there is a way to cross reference indexes?
Matthew T. Wholesaling, Mortgages & Transactional funding
7 April 2012 | 12 replies
How you structure the deal would be referring to how you "vest the offer".