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All Forum Posts by: Devin Peterson

Devin Peterson has started 67 posts and replied 1558 times.

Post: Which company to use for DSCR loan?

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Quote from @Elvin Luccon:

Hi. I am from Los Angeles, CA. I have not worked with anyone who does DSCR loans. Do you guys have any recommendations? There are a lot of companies when I search in google and not really sure who to go with. Thank you.


Hi Elvin, pickpocket has the best options for DSCR lenders and brokers available nationwide. There are tons of qualified individuals who can help you shop products and their select lenders playbook utilizing the find a lender tab at the top of the page more often than not, an experienced broker who can help you shop a married of options, across-the-board of every lender in the nation is going to be able to provide some great value to you in order to save time on shopping. Good luck!

Post: Should I cash out re finance

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Quote from @Victor Tofilski:

I bought my first house (Duplex) last January. My rate is 6.625%. I was planning on combining the 3 strategies of brrrr, house hacking and sneaky rental strategy. I’m currently looking to buy my next primary residence to house hack. I was thinking of using the 9k that I can get out the refinance of the duplex for the down payment/renovations of my next house. Only problem is the new rate will be 8%. Does it make sense to take the higher rate to pull out 9k?

Should also mention I can’t wait till rates to come down to refinance because I will only be able to take out a loan for 70% of the value instead of the 75% while it’s my primary.

All of your equity will be eaten up by closing costs alone 

Post: Private / Hard Money Lenders

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Quote from @Rob Saxelby:

Hi there,

I'm looking to complete fix and flips in Arizona. Does anyone have any recommendations on lenders that offer hard / private money loans in AZ. Welcome any recommendations you have.

Thanks!!

Rob


 Beware that your question poses two different answers. Hard money and private money are not one in the same. If you’re looking for private money to help fund acquisition and Reno of the deal itself you’re not going to be working with a lender you’re gonna be working with a person directly to utilize their assets. If you’re looking for hard money financing to acquire the deal And the deferred maintenance for construction hold back -  You have a lot of options with the brokers and lenders who represent themselves on bigger pockets. I recommend taking a look at the tab at the top of the page. Good luck!

Post: Can I use a hard money loan to make a cash offer and then take out a mortgage after?

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Quote from @Vincent Donato:

Friend of mine is trying to purchase a home on Long Island, New York. He is overbidding by an insane amount and still losing properties, usually to cash offers.

I haven't done research into this for personal real estate purchases so looking for some pros/cons here from my idea.

Can you take out a hard money loan to make a cash offer on a personal home. Then once you close on the house take out a standard 30 year mortgage to pay off the hard money loan? Obviously you'll be paying the interest on that hard money loan, but aside from that, does this work?


 Vincent, 

Yes - you can do this 100% most of the time when someone utilizes a hard money or bridge loan it’s because they intend to do some deferred maintenance or repairs on the property. However, you can refinance into a long-term debt fully stabilized loan at any time. If you’re looking to take extra cash out generally this season requirements start at 90 days, some lenders are six months. Hope that helps! Good luck!

Post: Very odd lender question

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Quote from @Troy Smith:

So my brother and I are saving for a rental property. We both currently own our homes for a couple years. We really like his current house as a rental property. Would it be possible for me and him to buy a new primary residence for him to live in, while we rent the house he is currently in. Wondering if we could add my name to his current house. Let me know if you think a situation like this is possible or if you can think of another scenario to handle this


 Hi Troy, I know what you’re asking but in a very roundabout way happy to connect more to talk in detail.

Post: Looking for local Hard money lenders

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Quote from @Rotchild Adelson:

I am in the Rockland NY and I am looking for a local hard money lender. I am looking to purchase a fix & flip within the next 60 days. I am looking for deals in Orange County NY and surrounding areas. Also would appreciate any tips as this is my first flip. 


 There are tons of experienced lender and brokers who can help you here. Take a look at the find a lender tab at the top of the page to start!

Post: DSCR loan low rental appraisal?

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Quote from @John Asher:

I just got an appraisal back for a property I am trying to cash out refi.  I bought it for $100k and the appraisal came back at it being worth $210k but only worth $1000 a month in rent (the rental comps are nowhere near as nice as the house in my opinion and one of them is really a house converted to an office). My application says the home should rent for $1500 and is worth $195k. Personally I wouldn’t rent it for less. I imagine this will be an issue? 

A lender will always use the lesser of the two appraise rent schedule or leases. They do this because they side on the fence of conservatism.

Post: Options for 6 unit refi?

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Quote from @Tim J.:

A partner and I own a 6 unit in Barre VT.  Current market value is about 650k.  Balance of current loan with private lender is about $470k.

pro forma (and actual cash flow) runs about $1200 net each month.

Property is owned by an LLC of which we are the two members.

Last week I got a quote from a company for a DSCR loan for 9.25%.

We are happy to do full income verification and personal whatever to get a better rate than that.  

1. What options are there for this type of property for refi (we can do 70% or 75% LTV)?

Is 9.25% the best we can do? 

The partner in question has multiple times the loan amount in his bank accounts/liquid assets.

You should definitely be able to find other options with more competitive terms. Vermont is a trickier state than others. It may limit the amount of lenders ability to help you find the product. I recommend putting the final lender tab at the top of the page.

Post: Any creative lenders for 6-unit (high DSCR) property? - Fast Close Needed!

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Quote from @Jeremy Greenwald:

Great small multifamily investment opportunity!

I am UC on a 6-unit property in the Atlanta metro area with great value and metrics, but I am having trouble finding financing for the deal due to it being classified as a legal non-conforming use by zoning. It was grandfathered into the current zoning code. We have already completed the inspection and appraisal, both of which have come back clean. We are closing on June 28th. The lender we were working with initially said they could do legal non-conforming uses, but now have backed down from that. We are looking for a 30-year DSCR product at 55% LTV, but open to other creative financing terms to come up with half the purchase price.

Here are the details:

  • Property: 6-units (mix of 2/1 and 1/1's) – configured as 1 SFR, 1 duplex, and 1 triplex on 0.47 acres
  • Condition: Older structures but significant renovations to SFR and duplex in last 3 years. Triplex is fair quality with some deferred maintenance, but livable. Recent exterior spot repairs.
  • Purchase Price: $680K
  • Rent Roll: ~$6,200 per month, all units rented with long-term tenants and multi-year active leases.
  • Appraisal: $850K
  • LTV% Requested: 55%
  • Zoning: Located in an overlay district zoned for 12 attached DU per acre.

Are there any creative lenders who are willing to lend on a legal non-conforming use and can close in a week? Please send me a private message and I can share more details.  

Offering Memorandum and Appraisal Available Upon Request!


 I think most people here are missing the point here of your question. If you’re grandfathered in and you can get a rebuild letter from the town you should be able to do this. Title should also be able to help you obtain a rebuild letter from whatever municipality you’re dealing with. Also, in reality nobody can pick this up and do it within a week unless it’s hard private money and you’re paying top dollar premium ticket fees. If you’re gonna do this deal I would request at least a 30 day extension to give a lender time to do it the right way.

Post: Preferred lenders in the Raleigh Area

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Quote from @Matt Piercey:

Hi BP, 

Does anyone has some recommendations when it comes to choosing a lender here in Raleigh. I'm getting ready to start doing my research and figured I'd ask! Thank you in advance! 

Hey Matt, some of the best lenders and options may not be local! With investment and commercial financing most of the time broker and lenders can work and are familiar with all 50 states! I recommend using a broker who can shop a bunch of different lenders and their platforms for you. Good luck!