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Michael H.
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Lenders who will count rental income for my next house hack

Michael H.
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Houston, TX
Posted Dec 8 2019, 19:49

Hey BP community,

Ive been claiming the rental income of my current house hack on my taxes,as we all should. I'd like to know what a potential lender would like to see in order to count this income along with my W2 income for my DTI.

I am in Houston,Tx.

also recommendations to local guys would also be appreciated!

any advice? 

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Craig Curelop
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Craig Curelop
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Replied Dec 9 2019, 04:40

@Michael H. - I am not a lender, but I know that you typically need two years of land lording history to count towards your DTI. If you have signed leases, you might be able to find some one who takes 75% of that.

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Cameron Tope
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Cameron Tope
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Replied Dec 9 2019, 04:48

@Michael H. - I've never had any issues counting rental income towards my DTI, as long as I've had a signed lease - no 2 year period needed.

For my SFRs (like @Craig Curelop mentioned), my lenders have traditionally taken 75% of the gross monthly rents. I'm not sure about house hacking income. 

Best of luck!

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Michael H.
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Replied Dec 9 2019, 08:02

@Cameron Tope hey cameron, thanks for the reply, can you reccomend a lender here in houston,tx for a house hack?

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Michael H.
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Replied Dec 9 2019, 08:03

@Craig Curelop thanks for the reply superstar! Reading your book now!

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Cameron Tope
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Cameron Tope
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Replied Dec 10 2019, 13:47
Originally posted by @Michael H.:

@Cameron Tope hey cameron, thanks for the reply, can you reccomend a lender here in houston,tx for a house hack?

 My lender that I am very happy with is BP Federal Credit Union. 

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