
22 September 2021 | 2 replies
I'm having trouble getting an accurate report being my criteria is different from analyzing a new rent house purchase and estimating its cash flow potential.

13 September 2021 | 2 replies
I think there is a great BP book too, Estimating Rehab costs, by J Scott (I don't have that one yet, but he's a wealth of info, so I'm sure it's great!!)

19 September 2021 | 6 replies
@Tre Tyler Most lenders can give you an estimate in writing with a verbal credit score, but terms can change if after beginning the process the score and other information is different than what you provided.

27 October 2021 | 17 replies
Over time you’ll learn how to properly comp properties, estimate repairs, and price properties rights to sell.

18 September 2021 | 6 replies
My company that is relocating me is giving me 7% of the estimate value ~30k after taxes for moving cost.

5 October 2021 | 20 replies
After I move out, the property will cash flow based on my estimates.

20 September 2021 | 4 replies
For example, I believe my maintenance/cap ex allocation is accurate but most people would find them to be very conservative (I suspect they have not spent the effort calculating the estimate that I have).Related to expenses, the 50% rule really is not a rule but a guidance.

14 September 2021 | 8 replies
It's a small town in Kansas and while I know I could rent it for about $1,000/mo; I'd estimate it being between 94-104K but a bank could (and I'd have to assume) they would disagree.

13 September 2021 | 4 replies
Not saying anyone would intentionally mislead you but I’ve seen brokers and wholesalers estimate values high.

2 December 2021 | 8 replies
The cash back is pending on what my house appraises at, which could be $190K to $210K.Summary:All 30 year fixedOffer 1:Offer 2:Offer 3:Interest Rate4.254.3754.875Total Closing Cost$103,734$108,913.33$106,790Base Loan Amount$150,000$150,000$157,500Cash To Borrower$46,266$41,870$50,710New Monthly Payment$1,275$1,285$1,327LTV75%75%75%Estimated Home Value$200,000$200,000$210,000Offer 1:Rate: 4.250%Loan Cost/Closing Fees: $8,816.24Loan Cost: $8,775Initial Escrow Payment at Closing (Taxes & Prepaids): $3,273.15Loan Amount: $150,000Discount Point: $2,917.50Cash-back: $46,265.76 (home estimated at 200k)New Monthly: $1,274.58.16 ($833.50 for Principal and $494 for taxes & insurance)Offer 2:Rate: 4.375%Loan Cost/Closing Fees: $13,995.33Loan Amount: $150,000Discount Point: $2,062.50Cash-back: $41,879.02 (home estimated at 200k)New Monthly: $1,285.88 ($748.93 for Principal and $536.95 for taxes & insurance)Offer 3:Rate: 4.875%Loan Cost/Closing Fees: $11,872.00Loan Cost: $9,000.88Initial Escrow Payment at Closing (Taxes & Prepaids): $3,248Loan Amount: $157,500Origination fee/2.125% of Loan Amount (Points): $3,346.88Cash-back: $50,709.90 (home estimated at 210k)New Monthly: $1,327.16 ($833.50 for Principal and $494 for taxes & insurance)Other:I'm leaning towards option 1 because of the better rate, lower closing cost and lower monthly.