All Forum Posts by: Aram V.
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Post: Lets hear from the self employed

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
Originally posted by @Mary M.:
I have been self emoyed most of my life.
The conundrum is that to be loan worthy for conventional loans you need to show stable income. However most businesses (even the self employed) like to pay as little tax as possible so this means showing little income.
Basically you cant have it both ways. So you have to plan far enough out.
My suggestion is to find a CPA to help and maybe not think of RE as a get rich quick scheme using little or none of your own money.
Post: Lets hear from the self employed

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
I'm in the process of trying to cash out refi - Nightmare, but may have some light at the end of the tunnel. This is on their policy:
"Self-Employed Borrowers
Any individual who has a 25% or greater ownership interest in a business is considered self-employed MB Financial Bank generally requires that the borrower has a two (2) year history of the borrower's self employment. However, a person who has a shorter history of self-employment may be considered as long as the borrower's most recent signed federal income tax returns reflect receipt of income at a level similar to or greater than previous employment if the borrower was in the same line of work with similar responsibilities. One year tax returns may be acceptable per AUS findings
All self-employed borrowers are required to provide copies of signed individual tax returns including all applicable schedules, for the previous two (2) years. Business tax returns for the most recent two (2) years are required. One year tax returns may be acceptable per AUS findings. "
Post: Self Employed - Less than 2 yrs

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
Originally posted by @Tarik Turner:
There are stated income products that can work for now however they will not be in the same ball park as conventional loans.
best case scenario is interest rates in the 6% to 7% range on a 30 year loan You might find something slightly cheaper but that's pretty standard for stated income loans
I'm in the process of trying to cash out refi with MB Financial. And their policy says
"Self-Employed Borrowers
Any individual who has a 25% or greater ownership interest in a business is considered self-employed MB Financial Bank generally requires that the borrower has a two (2) year history of the borrower's self employment. However, a person who has a shorter history of self-employment may be considered as long as the borrower's most recent signed federal income tax returns reflect receipt of income at a level similar to or greater than previous employment if the borrower was in the same line of work with similar responsibilities. One year tax returns may be acceptable per AUS findings
All self-employed borrowers are required to provide copies of signed individual tax returns including all applicable schedules, for the previous two (2) years. Business tax returns for the most recent two (2) years are required. One year tax returns may be acceptable per AUS findings. "
Post: Self Employed - Less than 2 yrs

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
Originally posted by @Tarik Turner:
Are you looking to cash out on an investment property?
If so Tax returns may not be needed
Hi Tarik, yes, I'm trying to Cash-Out Refi and many National and Local Banks require 2 yrs of Tax Returns.
Post: Self Employed - Less than 2 yrs

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
Hello!
I'm in the middle of my 2nd year of Self-Employment and it's been a challenge to get a Cash-Out Refi without 2 yrs of Tax Returns. I claimed losses on my first year 2017, unaware of how unattractive I'd be for a loan, duh! So I'm collecting all my income and expenses for 2018 and being careful not to write off too much stuff.
Does anyone know what's a "good" percentage of positive net income that would be a attractive to banks on a tax return?
Post: Lets hear from the self employed

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
Post: Lets hear from the self employed

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
I'm in the middle of my 2nd year of Self-Employment and it's been a challenge. I claimed losses on my first year, unaware of how unattractive I'd be for a loan, DUH! So I'm collecting all my income and expenses and I'm being careful not to write off too much stuff.
Does anyone know what's a "good" percentage of positive net income that would be a attractive to banks on a tax return?
Post: Lets hear from the self employed

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
Originally posted by @Jay Hinrichs:
I bet @Chris Mason can shed some light on this.
from my perspective and i have been 1099 or self employed from day one of getting in real estate 44 years ago. when i am making good money that shows positive net income on my tax returns I can get a loan for my personal resi ( best rates) and investment loans 10 mortgages like most folks.. after that its community banks.. and again no problem as long as your profitable.
Your community banker is more adroit and fully analyzing your returns adding back into your earnings your depreciation.. were conventional lenders have a much harder time..
but with a 740 fico and above some cash in the bank and 1 or 2 years tax returns showing positive income and your DTI is good then no problem..
the issue comes when you tax returns show no or negative income.. thats were you simply are going to have a hard time.
if your not paying income tax.. its tough. you pay a lot of income tax its easier. its a fine line there.
"tax returns showing positive income" What's a good percentage of positive net income that would be a attractive to banks on a tax return?
Post: Dead Equity - Un-refinanceable

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
Hello BP!
In the past couple weeks I’ve spoken with over 30+ banks, not exaggerating, and I was unsuccessful in refinancing a manufactured home I bought & rehabbed a couple of months ago - asking many Nationwide Banks, Local Banks & Credit - a few will, but only if its a Primary or Vacation Home (LESSON LEARNED!!!)
No doubt, this property will generate great return. 18%ROI - We bought it for 32k+17k Reno; all in for $49k... in a very desirable neighborhood. ARV is probably $80-85k. But knowing the cost of having my equity stuck limits my growth with future opportunities.
I ask you, would it be wise to move on and leave $49k of “dead equity” for a $950/month return? or SELL for a decent profitable Flip! - then purchase the next “bank-friendly-to-refinanceABLE property”, - rehab, re-fi, and repeat!
Thanks!
Post: Morris Invest and Clayton Morris Review

- Miami, FL
- Posts 64
- Votes 13
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