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All Forum Posts by: Marcos De la Cruz

Marcos De la Cruz has started 17 posts and replied 82 times.

Post: Looking to get a HELOC on a property in TX

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Jay Hurst:
Quote from @Caroline Gerardo:

There is no bank or normal lender who will do a first position HELOC today. They use short form title and automated valuation data tools that do not line up with a loan in first position.

There were some last year. All pulled out. @Jay Hurst let me know who you think does a first lien HELOC non owner

Hard money for a year, get a full title insurance policy then try to do a HELOC

You need 721 score, full doc and no LLC

@Marcos De la Cruz @Caroline Gerardo   I do. In Texas. We are a balance sheet lender so lend our own money. We do not broker it out, we make out lending decisions. It is my money. 


It is a advised line so it is not able to be used for anything, but it can be used to buy 1-4 unit business purpose property (non-owner occupied). However, the reason I always ask what the use is for because it is short term money so if the answer is to get cash out for a down payment for example you would be better off getting a fixed first lien. 


Post: Looking to get a HELOC on a property in TX

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Jay Hurst:
Quote from @Caroline Gerardo:

There is no bank or normal lender who will do a first position HELOC today. They use short form title and automated valuation data tools that do not line up with a loan in first position.

There were some last year. All pulled out. @Jay Hurst let me know who you think does a first lien HELOC non owner

Hard money for a year, get a full title insurance policy then try to do a HELOC

You need 721 score, full doc and no LLC

@Marcos De la Cruz @Caroline Gerardo   I do. In Texas. We are a balance sheet lender so lend our own money. We do not broker it out, we make out lending decisions. It is my money. 


It is a advised line so it is not able to be used for anything, but it can be used to buy 1-4 unit business purpose property (non-owner occupied). However, the reason I always ask what the use is for because it is short term money so if the answer is to get cash out for a down payment for example you would be better off getting a fixed first lien. 


Post: Looking to get a HELOC on a property in TX

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Jay Hurst:
Quote from @Marcos De la Cruz:

I own a rental (in my LLC) in Anna, TX that's free and clear. I want to access some of the equity. If anyone can recommend a bank I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

 @Marcos De la Cruz     This should not be a hard loan to find. What are you looking to do with the equity?

Thanks! This is very helpful. I have actually called local small banks and some have said that I need to be a TX resident. I’m not.  

Post: Looking to get a HELOC on a property in TX

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Caroline Gerardo:

There is no bank or normal lender who will do a first position HELOC today. They use short form title and automated valuation data tools that do not line up with a loan in first position.

There were some last year. All pulled out.

Hard money for a year, get a full title insurance policy then try to do a HELOC

You need 721 score, full doc and no LLC

Interesting. I got three different answers from three different people. 
Thanks. 

Post: Looking to get a HELOC on a property in TX

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Jay Hurst:
Quote from @Marcos De la Cruz:

I own a rental (in my LLC) in Anna, TX that's free and clear. I want to access some of the equity. If anyone can recommend a bank I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

 @Marcos De la Cruz     This should not be a hard loan to find. What are you looking to do with the equity?

Post: Looking to get a HELOC on a property in TX

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31

I own a rental (in my LLC) in Anna, TX that's free and clear. I want to access some of the equity. If anyone can recommend a bank I'd appreciate it. Thanks!

Post: Looking for a broker

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Quinton Phillips:
Quote from @Marcos De la Cruz:

I'm looking for a broker in the Atlanta, Marietta area. Thanks.

 Hey @Marcos De la Cruz I just sent you a PM.


 Hey Quinton,

I've never worked with a broker before. Please tell me what you do. Thanks.

Post: Haven't done any BRRRR yet

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31

So I have 4 properties, none of which were BRRRRs. Would I be correct in saying that the only way to get a deal is to get something that needs rehab?

Only one of mine was "used" when purchased, the others were new. 

Post: Looking for a broker

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Brett Voorhees:

Hey @Marcos De la Cruz, I know a rockstar out there. I'll shoot you a PM.


 Excellent. Thanks!

Post: Crime statistic website?

Marcos De la CruzPosted
  • Investor
  • Huntington Beach, CA
  • Posts 83
  • Votes 31
Quote from @Jon Martin:

Crime Grade is crap. It displays what I know for a fact to be A+++ neighborhoods in towns that I've spent decades in with $1M+ homes, that I know are some of the safest and high end neighborhoods out there, as dark orange. It's nonsense. Seems they aggregate all crime and group them by some meaningless border less census tract or something. Plus they are trying to upsell you on other services. 


 Interesting. Thanks for that. My zip code is rated C+ and it feels pretty safe to me.