Mike H.
Typical margins in new construction and lending options
So I'm coming from the rental space and just getting into new construction in a unique area with what I feel are some very strong margins. I'm curious what type of margins typically exist in new construction.I'm also...
Benjamin Wythe
Investor/Builder arrangement - advice/best practices?
Hello, I am exploring being an investor in new single-family home construction in a busy/in-demand metropolitan area. I had a home built by a local builder a few years ago and have been interested in getting into bei...
Anton Reed
New member joining from Connecticut
Hey I'm Anton from Glastonbury,CT and I am an investor whom is looking to soak up additional knowledge from all the information and experience on this site .
My goals over the next 12 to 24 months is to purchase 12 ...
Jason Mak
What typically comes first in retail development? Construction or Lease Signing
I've been seeing several available plots of land in my area with potential for retail buildouts. This is strictly hypothetical of course. I'm curious if there are any developers on the board with experience in th...
Victor G.
Lame duck architect not helping me finish my project design to get final my project.
I hired an architect who design my garage conversion/adu. He does this work on the side of his actual W2 architectural firm job. The drawings were completed and submitted and approved. I have approved permitted plans...
James Lopes
How to evaluate a syndication
For those of you that do syndicates, what criteria do you use to evaluate the offerings. For example here is one that I am considering off Crowdstreet- looks reasonable to me but this would be my first time doing it s...
Sergio Santos
Parents' house near new Amazon HQ, please review my plan
Hi there, thanks for reading!So here's the deal:DETAILSMom & Dad own house, they're now retired and living mostly overseas. House in Arlington, VA...not far from Crystal City (amAzOn) 2nd smallest house on the blo...
Julia Rockwell
Pre-Sale on a Flipped Home
Hi! I have been driving around and noting a lot of FISBOs and new construction. I've called a few of the unlisted new construction I've seen and spoken with one company that flips homes. I'm not a flipper but I would ...
Edet Umoren
One-time close construction loan with VA
I am currently on active duty and looking to start my Real Estate journey as I retire in the next four years. I know about the VA's One Time Close Construction loan for us veterans. I want to use it for a fourplex som...
Cole Baker
What is DSCR at Purchase?
I am confused with what "DSCR at purchase" is. Does this not include the construction loan ?
For example, when the DSCR is 3.00x and the Loan to Purchase is 68% , does this mean that NOI is 3.00 x the debt from a lo...