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Judson Hill Advice on financing or HELOC for long term rental w/ no debt
10 February 2026 | 8 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).
R. Elle Berry Do Investors Rely on Zillow Rentals, or Still Prefer Hiring a Property Manager?
16 February 2026 | 7 replies
And it definitely doesn’t protect you from application fraud.For 1–2 properties and a local owner who knows what they’re doing?
Spencer Sturgill Critique my BRRRR strategy
12 February 2026 | 15 replies
Is your DSCR ratio greater than 1-meaning are you cash flowing (according to the lender's criteria of mortgage, property taxes and insurance (and HOA) if applicable).
Imdad Rahman Section 8 Courses
26 January 2026 | 19 replies
"His" software I found interesting, but I don't believe he developed it.
Account Closed Tenant moved in adult child without my knowledge -
27 January 2026 | 22 replies
If the place looks good otherwise I would have him added after an application/background check.
Mark Soreco Alternatives to Full-service Property Management
4 February 2026 | 12 replies
I do not have any experience with this company but in most instances, owners run into lots of limitations with the software/program and wind up hiring a PMC.
Vitaliy Zima Tenant placing, screening, background check
27 January 2026 | 10 replies
You may be able to conduct a hybrid system where someone (state approved) takes tenant through the properties and you can review the applications, but the licensed broker or PM actually does the tenant placement. 
Tom Pham [Calc Review] Help me analyze this deal. How much to borrow in the refinance portion
11 February 2026 | 11 replies
I don’t think you could go any lower than 51%/52% so that you can pay off all borrowed funds.However, even though the numbers are already tight, you haven’t accounted for property management, water, sewer, trash, common electric, accounting and city inspections (if applicable in your city).Your breakeven point occupancy is also more than your 5% vacancy rate, so even-then it’s going to be difficult to cash flow.
Joshua Kavadi Refi Questions regarding my investment property
19 February 2026 | 42 replies
Most residential lenders won’t close in an LLC.After that, expect standard investment refi docs:Income / Qualification• Last 2 years tax returns• W2s or 1099s• Recent pay stubs• Bank statements (2–3 months)• Schedule E if you own other rentalsProperty Related• Current mortgage statement• Insurance declaration page• HOA info if applicable• Appraisal (ordered by lender)Since it’s vacant:They may ask:• Market rent analysis from appraiser• Lease if you get one signed before closingIf it stays vacant, they’ll qualify it based on appraised market rent, not actual lease income.One thing to confirm:After you move it to personal to close, ask your lender if you can deed it back into your LLC post closing without triggering due on sale.
Joey Sylvester DSCR Testimonials and Suggestions
20 February 2026 | 9 replies
Wholesale lenders are where lenders (banks or mortgage companies) work with mortgage brokers directly manage the loan application and process for borrowers.