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DSCR Loan Products for STR's
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
Fort Worth, Texas
DSCR Loan Products for STR's

Hey all - wanted to see if anyone out there has used a DSCR loan for an STR. I have a few STR's all under conventional loans in my personal name (title is in LLC though), which is effecting my DTI/shows up on my credit. I am a high W2 income earner, but need to start buying under my LLC, as event...

New Investor looking and learning
New Member Introductions
Fort Worth, Texas
New Investor looking and learning

Hi I'm very new into this real estate investing. I'm currently reading books and just wanting to chat about the ends and outs in real estate investing and just learn from whoever is willing to talk and teach. Hope everyone is having a good evening.

Looking to talk to someone knowledgeable
Foreclosures
Fort Worth, Texas
Looking to talk to someone knowledgeable

Howdy! Is there anyone around the DFW metroplex that does Foreclosures on a regular basis, that would be willing to chat with me about it? I've been studying it for awhile now and would like to get some guidance on starting. Thanks! (Also any help on planning how to do rehabs quickly and well in ...

Exploring Replacement Property Options Beyond Traditional Real Estate
1031 Exchanges
Fort Worth, Texas
Exploring Replacement Property Options Beyond Traditional Real Estate

I’m curious how other investors approach a 1031 exchange when the goal is to move away from active property management. Many first-time exchangers naturally look at another rental, commercial property, or a DST. But depending on the facts and circumstances, there may be other real estate-based op...

need help wholesaling
Wholesaling
Fort Worth, Texas
need help wholesaling

so i am an agent that wholesales but I'm not able to actually find any ready to go buyers. I'm doing the cold calls , reverse searching ,throwing signs, fb marketing , craigslist and etc.. I just have not been able to make anything stick. i have deal flow for sure just not any conversion. what do...

looking to connect
Wholesaling
Fort Worth, Texas
looking to connect

hello I'm a new agent in DFW that wholesales properties but I'm looking to connect with other like minded people. i know about going to events is there some you know in DFW as well maybe any online meet up groups on like zoom that have regular meet ups?

DSCR vs Conventional
Private Lending & Conventional Mortgage Advice
Fort Worth, Texas
DSCR vs Conventional

Currently looking at buying a duplex in the Fort Worth area. I have 1 rental property at the moment. I am wondering if I should do a DSCR for the new property, that will cash flow vs a conventional. Is DSCR simply worth it for the convenience and the fact that I will likely refinance in 5 + years...

Cost Segregation Example on SFH in Fort Worth, TX
Tax, SDIRAs & Cost Segregation
Fort Worth, Texas
Cost Segregation Example on SFH in Fort Worth, TX

A cost segregation study was performed on this single family home in Fort Worth, TX purchased in 2023 with a depreciable cost basis of $272,633. The home is 1,841 square feet and was constructed in 2009. The use of the accelerated depreciation strategy helps real estate investors to reduce the ta...

[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal 3bed/2bath duplex appraised at 377k
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
Fort Worth, Texas
[Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal 3bed/2bath duplex appraised at 377k

View report *This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted. I would plan to house hack this duplex for one year and then move out and convert to long term rental. I understand the cash flow and cash on cash returns aren’t very high at first on ...

Investors and Property Management
Starting Out
Fort Worth, Texas
Investors and Property Management

How do investors find property managers? And are investors interested in hiring a property managers?

Anyone else doing virtual wholesaling / novations nationwide?
Wholesaling
Fort Worth, Texas
Anyone else doing virtual wholesaling / novations nationwide?

Anyone else doing virtual wholesaling / novations nationwide? 5 years in with Elite Property Buyers, working deals remotely across TX, LA, IL, KS, ND, AZ, NC, SC, PA, NY, MS and growing. Would love to connect with others in the space and trade notes — lead gen, contract structuring, remote closin...

What Makes a Smaller Development Deal Worth Pursuing in Today’s Market?
Out of State Investing
Fort Worth, Texas
What Makes a Smaller Development Deal Worth Pursuing in Today’s Market?

I'm curious how experienced investors evaluate smaller development opportunities before deciding whether they're worth pursuing. For those looking at infill lots, small subdivisions, or land opportunities for a handful of new construction homes, what are the biggest factors that make you move for...

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1st Buy, Build, & Hold Complete- Fair Return?
Land & New Construction
Fort Worth, Texas
1st Buy, Build, & Hold Complete- Fair Return?

Just wrapped up our first deal which started in 2021. We wanted to house hack but couldn't afford the rates. So we bought land that no one else wanted. Purchase $244,620 for 12.88 Acres ---- 15yr 5.625% with 20% down ---- Ag Valuation with crappy ag tenant. Approx $18k rollback taxes if developed...

Felicitation for RTR
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Fort Worth, Texas
Felicitation for RTR

I just purchased a duplex in Texas with the assistance of RTR. The RTR platform is awesome giving you great choices in different markets. Zach Lemaster the CEO has created an excellent platform and tied up with various builders in different markets with best prices and incentives not otherwise av...

First BRRR, rental insight's needed
BRRRR - Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat
Fort Worth, Texas
First BRRR, rental insight's needed

Hello friends! I am nearing completion on my first BRRR remodel. I have a 4/2 with a flex space in Haslet. I have been through the required training from Tarrant County Housing Authority in case I want to make this property available to voucher holders. My question for the community is can you sh...

Trying to house hack at 21 before I turn 22 — does this deal actually work?
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
Fort Worth, Texas
Trying to house hack at 21 before I turn 22 — does this deal actually work?

2021-built duplex, two 3bd/2ba units, small town about an hour south of Fort Worth. Listed at $375K, both units leased at $1,650/mo each ($3,300/mo gross). Pre-approved conventional 30yr, 5% down, 6.625%, PMI. We submitted an offer last night at $335,000, asking the seller to vacate one unit for ...

New to Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Deal Analysis & Advice
Fort Worth, Texas
New to Real Estate Investing

Looking for advice and opportunities around the Fort Worth area. Very new too real estate investing. Ready to learn and chat

Real Estate Career
Starting Out
Fort Worth, Texas
Real Estate Career

Hello, I am looking to get into the real estate world and was wondering if any company was hiring at the moment? I want to learn the industry so I'm open to a home building company, rei, leasing, etc. Please let me know if you know of anything!

21 yr old looking to house hack
New Member Introductions
Fort Worth, Texas
21 yr old looking to house hack

Hi everyone, I'm currently 21 and work for my dad at a small family business. My brother and myself have been wanting to get into real estate investing for the past while. We are located south of the DFW metroplex around 1 hour away. We found a duplex in the local area and have preapproval and ju...

28 Years Old, $200K to Invest—What Would You Do?
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Fort Worth, Texas
28 Years Old, $200K to Invest—What Would You Do?

I’m 28 years old and looking for some advice from investors who have been where I’m at. Right now, I own my first investment property, which was a house hack. My fiancée and I are getting married soon, and we’re planning to sell her house. After the sale, we expect to have around $200,000 in equi...

How to avoid scam lenders?
General Real Estate Investing
Fort Worth, Texas
How to avoid scam lenders?

Hello, I’m planning to do my first fix-and-flip early next year, and I’m curious about the best way to properly vet lenders. How do you determine whether one lender is better than another beyond just the terms they offer? Thank you!

Is it common for property management companies to charge these fees?
General Landlording & Rental Properties
Fort Worth, Texas
Is it common for property management companies to charge these fees?

Hi all! Newbie here. I just purchased my first rental property and am in the process of looking for a good PMC to manage it. I spoke to 3 PM companies, 2 of them being RE brokers and property managers. This is my first time using a PMC, so I'd really appreciate some help from all of you. Here are...

Owner Finance Deal
Buying & Selling Real Estate
Fort Worth, Texas
Owner Finance Deal

Hey Community, I am in the process of conducting my first owner financed deal in Texas. I had a couple of questions about structuring the contract so it is beneficial for all parties and was wondering if there is someone with experience in that area. I am a real estate agent and can use TREC prom...