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Quinton Slay Trying to help my girlfriend/ fiancee get the big picture
11 April 2018 | 287 replies
The answers for her are NOT books and podcasts.You need to come up with illustrative exercises.
Eric A. Cash Flow AND Appreciation areas???
22 April 2017 | 39 replies
If your $115k property is now worth $230k, it's rent has to increase from $1,150/mo to $2,300/mo for true cash flow returns to keep pace (for illustration purposes).  
Jonathan Greene How To Know Who To Take Advice From When You Are Just Starting Out
14 November 2024 | 40 replies
Here's some real examples (with changed names / locations of the posters) to illustrate my point:"Oh, I lived there 10 years ago" - Fred in Topeka;   yup, irrelevant to the current real estate market."
Rob Schou DSCR Cash-out Refi Options
4 April 2024 | 20 replies
This criteria is for 1-4 and 5-8 unit programs.I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23DSCR lenders generally let you vest either individually or as an LLC.
Account Closed Multifamily Courses - Brad Sumrok or Neal Bawa?
1 September 2021 | 51 replies
The point I was trying to illustrate was what, @Ashton Levarek has confirmed.
Justin D' Apolito Financing for STRs in the Pocono and Catskill mountains
25 September 2024 | 5 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Melodee Lucido L/O STR Horror Story
4 October 2024 | 2 replies
Here is a fun lil horror story to illustrate the need to line up your ducks FIRST!! 
Don Nicolussi Advice for an Experienced Investor ( with no local experience at all)
5 September 2024 | 11 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Emily Anderson Full STR analysis in Okaloosa Island, Florida, WITHOUT using AirDNA.
4 March 2024 | 18 replies
Here are some observations:The leading 8 listings have accumulated between 40 and 57 reviews in the past year.5 out of 8 listings feature 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.2 out of 8 listings are studios, with the top-performing studio amassing 44 reviews in the past 12 months.The average daily rate spans from $116 up to $526.Next, let’s examine the most prevalent amenities among the 30 listings in this vicinity.The chart below illustrates the top 100 most common amenities in this neighborhood.
Michael Ludwig 50% rule and 1% rule?
28 September 2024 | 8 replies
I say all this to illustrate in the Minnesota market that these rules can be good starting points but you’ll need experience to understand how to apply the rules.