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Joselyn Woodard Dscr loan for rental properties
6 February 2026 | 7 replies
Yes, it is possible to purchase a rental property through an existing LLC, but how it works depends on the type of financing you’re considering.Since you mentioned no-cash financing or a DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan, options may include:Seller financing: The seller acts as the lender, and the property can be purchased directly through your LLC.Hard money or private loans: These loans are often asset-based rather than income-based, making them suitable for LLCs.Partner or joint-venture funding: Bringing in an investor or partner to fund the purchase through the LLC.Keep in mind that lenders may require personal guarantees, even when purchasing through an LLC, and the LLC must be properly set up with its EIN and operating agreement to hold property.
Mark K. AI in Real Estate Market Data & Trends: What It’s Good For (and What It Isn’t)
5 February 2026 | 2 replies
Its value, however, depends less on the technology itself and more on how its outputs are interpreted.This post provides a general overview of where AI is genuinely useful in real estate market data—and where caution is warranted.Where AI Adds ValueAI is strongest at pattern recognition across large datasets, including:Sales and transaction historyRental listings and rent trendsPermits, construction, and supply pipelinesDemographic and employment dataMacroeconomic indicatorsUsed properly, AI helps identify trend direction, relative risk, and early signals, especially across multiple markets or submarkets.Forecasting: Direction, Not PrecisionAI performs best when:Comparing scenarios rather than predicting exact pricesHighlighting relative market strength or weaknessStress-testing assumptions under different conditionsIt performs poorly when asked to:Time market tops or bottomsPredict regulatory or policy changesCompensate for weak or incomplete dataAI outputs should be viewed as probabilistic, not definitive.Submarket Insights Matter MostThe greatest leverage often appears at the neighborhood and corridor level, where traditional reporting lags.
Mike Poe How do you track maintenance and repairs for tax time?
8 February 2026 | 7 replies
This makes it easier for your CPA to handle depreciation and proper classification, and it gives you a true picture of operating expenses and net cash flow. 
Justin Lewis Best Way to Find Subject To Financed Properties
4 February 2026 | 5 replies
Just be very careful and get trained properly.
Brandon Koser How to finance large MF?
26 February 2026 | 13 replies
At this level, the conversation moves from simply qualifying for a loan to structuring the capital stack properly.
Antonio Martinez-Elizondo Fixing and Flipping my mothers home!
24 February 2026 | 11 replies
It’s important to structure this properly before recording any deed changes, since reversing them later can be difficult.
Nickalaus Hart New Investor: Looking for Advice From People Who Scaled Starting With a VA Duplex
24 February 2026 | 6 replies
VA loans are gold for house hacking but here's what most miss - the cash flow calculator everyone uses doesn't factor in vacancy or repairs properly.
Pavel Voroniuk When a deal looks cheap but NO one is buying
18 February 2026 | 7 replies
You need to know what you’re doing, but some can be fixed properly for a few thousand for those who know what they’re doing.
Salvatore D'Agostino Best Cost Seg Company?
15 February 2026 | 20 replies
Although the majority of Michael's superb content on Cost Seg focuses on how to properly assess the value of Cost Seg, he also does highlight some items regarding the internal workings of a Cost Seg study.
Mei Zhu Tenant not buying renter's insurance
2 February 2026 | 22 replies
A well-written lease should already provide sufficient protection for the landlord through liability clauses, indemnification language and proper property insurance.