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All Forum Posts by: Kristen L Garner

Kristen L Garner has started 9 posts and replied 420 times.

Post: DSCR Loan or Hard money

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hi Neil, this shouldn't be a problem for DSCR funding as long as the title is clear. I've worked on some sheriff sales before where title needed wait 12 months or the investors had to file for a quiet title. There are a few title companies who will work around this though! Feel free to DM me some more details. Best of luck!

Post: I'm here to learn

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hey Derek, 

@Ryan Muska is correct. I would also add that Bank Statement Loans are a great option for 1099 contractors...especially when investors are ready to buy a primary home for themselves since our beloved DSCR programs only work on investment properties. Best of luck!

Post: New Real Estate Investor Intro

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Quote from @Scott Rovito:
Quote from @Kristen L Garner:

Hi Scott, welcome! I find these forums to be a great place for getting info and networking.  Best of luck in your investing. I'd be happy to connect if you want to bounce any ideas around. 



Yes, I actually have a question that I was curious about after listening to a podcast.

If I was purchasing a property for short term rental income and securing a mortgage. It was mentioned that the lender should be knowledgeable about short term rental vs long term rentals and use comps relative to short term rentals. How do they get their comps?




Yes! It varies depending on the loan product you are using.  But generally speaking the appraisal is ordered by the lender to use short term comps vs long term comps for the rental income page.  The appraisers use resources such as airdna to compare your property to other similar short term rentals in the area.  If the property has an existing short term rental history, lenders can also use a look back report to calculate it's potential income. 

Post: New Real Estate Investor Intro

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hi Scott, welcome! I find these forums to be a great place for getting info and networking.  Best of luck in your investing. I'd be happy to connect if you want to bounce any ideas around. 

Post: Looking for lenders for multifamily investments

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hi Kain! I'd be happy to go over your scenario if you'd like to shoot me a DM. 

Post: Inquiry Regarding FHA Loan Eligibility and Income Requirements for House Hacking

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hello! Yes,  75% of the projected income generated from renting out a multifamily property can be used as part of your qualifying income.  I'd be happy to take a look at your scenario if you want to DM me some more details. 

Post: Greetings from Freehold, NJ

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hi Mike, Welcome to the forums!  

Post: Mortgage Pre-Approval for a House Hack

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hello! The pre-approval process for FHA is the same as Conventional. Your loan officer will be using FHA guidelines to pre-approve you but from your perspective the application process is the same. I would recommend using an investor friendly lender or one that understands house hacking so you can start planning your future plans accordingly. I'd be happy to chat if you want to bounce some ideas and questions around. Best of luck!

Post: Bought first fixer upper with HML, considering refinancing with DSCR loan

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hi Tim! Congrats on closing on your property. I'd be happy to discuss DSCR and other nonQM product exit strategies with you. Let me know if I can help. :)

Post: Anyone Actively Investing in Indiana Area (Single Family)

Kristen L Garner
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  • Phoenix, AZ
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Hi Gurvinder, I invest out of state in Indiana. It is also my hometown originally.  I'd be happy to connect!