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Post: No mortgage on property but it needs to be Renovated, Hard Money Loan or Conv. Loan?

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Quote from @Michael Ives:
Im currently about to acquire a single family detached with Seller Financing, however the property could make for a Great flip but also a decent rental property. The minor renovations throughout will seriously increase the value of the property but due to market conditions, I'm unsure if I should continue with the Seller Financing option and a Hard Money lender for Reno budget or just get a traditional loan to cover the cost of the home plus renovation. There's a few ways of going about this deal so I'm really just trying to hear out other people's opinions.
I'm a broker for hard money (full disclosure).
Take the seller financing and if the renovations are truly minor, just use your own cash or a personal loan or even a credit card to complete. You can get hard money right now at 10% and 3 points. What is the seller charging?
This whole thing is a math problem, so put the numbers on paper, don't forget carrying costs, and see which way works to your favor.
All the best
Stephanie
Post: Short term rental refinancing

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Quote from @Garrett Pettit:
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Quote from @Garrett Pettit:
I need advice. If I were to take out a private money loan for a high performing short term rental triplex, of which I'd live in the poor studio unit and rent out the other multi bedroom units, and then decide to refinance to a lower interest bank loan within a year or two, what are some risks and problems I should be aware of? Do bank refinances consider short term rental income? How does this affect taxes? Pros and cons? I've never done this before so I'd really appreciate some advice.
It's an owner occupied property, so RESPA rules apply.
Thanks for the insight, could you elaborate on how RESPA might come into play with the circumstances I described?
If you're going to live in the property, it's owner occupied and as an owner occupied property, the financing has significant restrictions that are governed by RESPA and the CFPB.
Post: Do DSCR loans affect DTI

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Quote from @Dennis Muno:
If the DSCR loan is in your name, yes it will be on your credit.
If the DSCR loan is closed in an LLC, no.
The question was whether a DSCR loan affects DTI, recourse and personal assets. Read @Jay Hurst's post, my post and @Nick Belsky's for a quick tutorial.
Post: Short term rental refinancing

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Quote from @Garrett Pettit:
I need advice. If I were to take out a private money loan for a high performing short term rental triplex, of which I'd live in the poor studio unit and rent out the other multi bedroom units, and then decide to refinance to a lower interest bank loan within a year or two, what are some risks and problems I should be aware of? Do bank refinances consider short term rental income? How does this affect taxes? Pros and cons? I've never done this before so I'd really appreciate some advice.
It's an owner occupied property, so RESPA rules apply.
Post: Do DSCR loans affect DTI

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Quote from @Chris Roberts:
Do DSCR loans affect personal DTI if they are in an LLC?
If so, it seems like having a few DSCR loans would make it difficult to qualify for a Heloc on a primary residence or even a car loan, for example.
Also, are DSCR loans recourse? Could the lender come after your personal assets if you were unable to make payments?
If so, those could be exposing individuals to large amounts of risk.
Yes, they do in a round about way. Most of the time, a DSCR loan won't show on your credit, but it will certainly show up on your tax returns. That being aid, if you're trying to get a HELOC or any other fully documented loan, the lender could ask for your tax returns. Sometimes they'll just ask for a paystub or two and a W2, but if they ask for tax returns, your schedule E will show the properties you own and the lender may ask if there is a mortgage on that property. If there is a mortgage, that debt will show up against your DTI because you personally guaranteed the loan.
DSCR loans are generally full recourse.
Post: Cash out refinance options

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Quote from @Dave Overall:
Does anyone have advice on which lender to use for a cash out refi? I have a duplex that I want to refinance, but I can't seem to find the right lender. Which lender have you had success with?
Thanks
When you say "can't seem to find the right lender", what do you mean? What are the hurdles you're finding? Phone calls or emails not getting returned? High rates and fees? Bad credit? Not enough equity? Lots of variables there.
Stephanie
Post: Financing a single family home for a rental

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Quote from @Brian Ronning:
I have a single family home under contract that would cashflow really well with a 30 year note, and the market interest rates, but unfortunately my local Credit Union is saying because it will be a rental that I will need to have a commercial loan instead of a traditional and it will end up being a 20 year note, which is fine for my cashflow if I rent out mid-term. But if I rent out long-term, (backup plan) it doesn't work at all...
What are the options for financing a single family rental under my LLC?
30 or 40 year amortization would work. Once the 3 or 5 year prepay is gone, you can pay it down like a 15 year to pump up the equity with the safety of a longer amortization schedule if you want.
Post: Looking for a Lender for Condos in West Palm Beach, Florida

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Quote from @Lisa Mauritis:
Hi,
I have 4 condos that are completely paid off. I would like to buy another larger property and pull the equity out of the 4 condos (which are all rented). How can I find a lender in West Palm Beach, florida who will give me a good interest rate?
We can help you with either a portfolio loan or individual loans. Up to you.
Stephanie
Post: Purchase of multi fam - creative financing

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Quote from @Ryan Pearsn:
Hello,
Hoping to get some direction on potential options for creative financing:
Opportunity to buy a duplex (future opp to be converted to quad and run as Airbnb possibly)
- Sale price $320k (negotiable)
- $420k appraised value
- 25% down
- Personal Income is $100k
- personal credit score is poor
- Have current LLC with no credit history
- 5 years+ rental history at $3400/mo <5% vacancy
- Minneapolis, Mn 55417
Needing to get creative on financing options - willing to take on less than ideal terms non conforming etc :
- DSCR sounds appealing - ratio would be solid
- Hard money?
Any thoughts?
Thanks in advance!
Ryan
Ryan
Fix your credit. You make good money. Fix your credit. Your score will go up and you'll save thousands when it comes to interest rates. Fix your credit. Take 6 months or so and focus on the credit piece and you'll be glad you did for years to come.
Stephanie
Post: DSCR Investment loans

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Quote from @Robin C.:
Hi All, I'm Interested in finding out more about DSCR LOANS. PROS/CONS???
Pros
Easier qualification makes for a quicker transaction, no limit on the number of properties owned or financed. close in an llc with multiple borrowers, even if one has money and one has good credit
Cons
Prepayment penalty, higher rate and higher fees. Restricted by the DSCR percentage.