All Forum Posts by: Raymond J. Rodrigues
Raymond J. Rodrigues has started 14 posts and replied 1403 times.
Post: Approved for 765k and in West Palm Beach Florida

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Hi @Jonas Garcia, happy to share some realtor contacts in the area that I know can help you out! Feel free to contact me.
Post: investing out of state

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Hi @Brandon Morgan, are you looking to purchase as a primary residence or investment property? 50k might not be enough for an investment down here, but for a primary, that shouldn't be an issue. Do you work remotely? That will be a requirement to buy as a primary unless you are getting a relocation done with your current employer or finding a new job, if not able to work remotely.
Post: Recommendation of lenders who use leases vs market rent for DSCR

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I have banks that I've worked with that follow the following guidelines for DSCR loans:
On refinances, the higher 12-month lease agreement amount may be used with evidence of 2-months history of timely receipt and the lease agreement amount may not be greater than 125% of the market rent from the 1007. If this can help anyone on the forums with their refinance, let me know and I'd be happy to share the lenders contact info!
Post: Looking For Condo Treasure Island/St. Pete Beach

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Hi @Lannce Hargrove, I work with a few realtors that can help you with deciding on a condo in the Treasure Island/St.Pete Beach area. I will send you their contact info via messaging!
Side note, if you will be financing a condo that allows short term rentals, you will most likely need to obtain non-warrantable condo financing, not conventional. Just a heads up!
Post: Horizon South Townhouse or house on the Westside of PCB

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@Lisa Peabody are you working with a realtor? I recommend reaching out to @January Johnson. She is an expert in the area!
If you have any lending related questions, always feel free to reach out to me as resource here in Florida :)
Post: I'm relocating to Homestead and need advice on whether to purchase or rent a home.

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Hi @Jacqueline Diez, thank you for your service. My father was in the service too and planted his roots in South Florida as you are doing now when he transitioned out of military life. I would recommend reaching out to @Malgorzata Sadowska. She is an expert here in South Florida and will be able to provide you with sound advice. Above all, she is a great person!
Also happy to connect with you as well!
Post: Refinance from Investment to Vacation Home loan?

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Hi @Steven Wachtel, I don't see any reason as to why you wouldn't be able to refinance to a second home. You would just have to be able to qualify from a debt to income ratio stand point. I see people financing non-warrantable condos as a second home in the panhandle area all the time. Feel free to reach out with any questions. Happy to help.
Post: New to Investing

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@Tony Herrera@Nooruldeen B Aldulaimi. Welcome to BP! If you have any lending related questions, always feel free to use me as a resource! Happy to help in any way possible!
Post: First time investor looking at Houston metro area

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Hi @Oladayo Bolarinwa , welcome to the forums and it's a pleasure to meet you! Please feel free to use me as a lending resource for any questions that you may have. Always happy to help!
Post: What to invest in

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Hi @Chad Lundquist, I recommend reaching out to @Josh Green. He is an expert in the area!