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Andrew Katz Letting My Future Tenant Move Some Stuff in Early
12 March 2026 | 31 replies
It also comes into play if a Guest of the Tenant gets injured in/on the property, as it would be a first layer of coverage, protecting you further and possibly covering your deductibles.
Anthony Kono Out of state property , keep renting or sell?
12 March 2026 | 18 replies
Should you choose to sell, I recommend conducting a comprehensive assessment, including an evaluation of potential tax implications, especially if you anticipate capital gains.
Maddox Polus New Investor Looking for Guidance on Running Numbers for My First Deal
12 March 2026 | 9 replies
Your framework is good, but here's what I'd tell you based on doing a bunch of these deals:Focus on these numbers in this order: Cash on Cash Return (monthly cash flow divided by cash invested), Cap Rate (NOI divided by property price), and then debt service coverage ratio (DSCR).
Victoria OHare 2026 Private Money: Are You Prioritizing DSCR, Experience, or Skin in the Game?
10 March 2026 | 3 replies
Investors and lenders are talking more about true cash‑flow coverage, realistic ARVs, and stronger covenants.For those active in private money this year:What’s carrying the most weight in your deals right now—DSCR, borrower experience, or down payment/equity?
Mayo Gilfurt How DSCR Loans Can Set Up Future Bridge Financing
6 March 2026 | 5 replies
You would be much better refinancing the existing loan into another debt service coverage ratio loan.
Jake Heller Here are the 7 biggest AI for CRE news stories I'm watching this week:
23 February 2026 | 0 replies
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Sasha Leans personal umbrella with LLCs as named insured or commercial umbrella and personal?
16 February 2026 | 8 replies
Having a personal umbrella with each LLC listed as an additional insured can be cheaper, but it may not provide the same level of coverage in the event of a liability claim against the LLC.
Travis Elliott Need ideas for financing. Have 5 paid off homes and need a loan that pull cash off of
12 March 2026 | 16 replies
Many investors will pull equity to around 65–75% LTV to keep payments manageable and maintain strong DSCR coverage on the rentals.There usually isn’t one “best” structure — it really depends on whether your priority is lower upfront cost and simplicity (blanket loan) or long-term flexibility for selling/refinancing individual properties (separate loans).You’re asking the right questions though.
Daniel Jodrey Buying Multi Family with a partner & one partner lives in a unit
2 March 2026 | 7 replies
Instead, you may want to look at beefing up your insurance coverage and use a lawyer just for your partnership agreement. 
Tracy Thielman What’s More Important Right Now — Deal Price or Deal Structure?
12 March 2026 | 7 replies
Most sellers will rather give you 0k in closing cost coverage than drop price 0k because they're anchored to the sales price number.