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Rebecca Staples Anyone have experience with Strandpark Properties
19 February 2026 | 11 replies
People, wake up, a business asking for money based in the UK, it's a scam, you people who believe this are true suckers.
Azeem Mannan Motivation vs follow-up — which actually closes deals?
27 February 2026 | 3 replies
Normally it's one of the following:  Upgrade, downsize, estate, relocation, or financial distress--(too many causes of distress to list).
Andrew Postell Geopolitics Trump the Data
5 March 2026 | 0 replies
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Stacey Barton DSCR lenders for STRs
2 March 2026 | 13 replies
Lenders who take time to underwrite these want loan amounts might want to see higher amounts than a normal DSCR lender.Last thing, make sure they are okay with the area.
Richard F. What is up with the site?
1 March 2026 | 4 replies
Each time the behavior has reverted to "normal" without me taking any actions other than leaving the site and returning an hour later.
Christopher Jones just starting off wholesaling
5 March 2026 | 5 replies
It is always best to use a contract that is normal for your state so everything is done properly.After the seller signs the contract, you normally send it to a title company or real estate attorney to open escrow.
Wai Chan Short term rental 100% bonus depreciation
12 March 2026 | 13 replies
These just depreciate on their normal accelerated MACRS schedule, not all in year one.
Able Thomas Should my realtor be telling me...
7 March 2026 | 2 replies
The house is settling in the rear and front porch area, but I was told this is normal for a house of its age.
LeRoy Beary 20 y/o Looking for advice
13 February 2026 | 10 replies
You could literally only just do this investing wise and be a multi millionaire come normal retirement age with a paid off portfolio (by the tenants) providing significant cash flow to live off.Live below your means.
Eduardo Cambil 18-Unit Workforce Housing – Structuring Senior Debt at 43% LTV (Pecos, TX)
3 March 2026 | 0 replies
I’m working through the capital stack on an 18-unit stabilized workforce housing property in Pecos, TX (Permian Basin) and would appreciate input from investors who have closed similar 5+ unit deals in energy-driven markets.This is strictly a commercial structure question — not a 1–4 unit DSCR scenario.Property Snapshot• 18 furnished units + manager residence• Built 2017• Workforce tenancy• Stabilized operations• Permian Basin locationCurrent Deal Structure• Purchase Price: $800,000• Appraisal: $1,200,000 (as-is)• Senior Loan Target: $520,000• Senior LTV: ~43% of appraised value• Seller Carry: $280,000Seller note terms:• Fully subordinated• 0% interest• $1,200–$1,500/month principal payments• Balloon 36–48 monthsFinancials• Normalized NOI ≈ $100,000• DSCR at requested leverage >2.0x• Even under stress (~$75K NOI), DSCR >1.6xFrom an asset perspective, leverage is conservative.The QuestionFor those who have closed small-balance commercial deals in Texas:Have you seen regional portfolio banks lend based on appraised value vs strictly purchase price in similar scenarios?