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Anthony Pomponi New Chicago Investor Looking to be a First Time Homeowner
3 March 2026 | 10 replies
Before submitting offers on multifamily, you should have clarity on:• Exact cash to close (down payment + closing costs + reserves)• Payment sensitivity at different rate scenarios• How rental income is being calculated for qualification• Underwriting reserve requirements• Timeline expectations from contract to closingA solid lender in this space should be stress-testing your numbers before you write the offer — not after you’re under contract.If helpful, I’m happy to walk through what that looks like on a quick call so you feel fully dialed in before the next bid.
Assaf Kaufman Would really appreciate a deal analysis for a 5-unit multi family
2 March 2026 | 8 replies
A few observations:**What looks good:**- 8.21% CoC in today's rate environment is respectable, especially with conservative rent estimates- $825/unit for 1b/1b in Cincinnati C-class is realistic (and the $900 upside is achievable with light updates)- Foundation work at $15.3k is factored in - that's often a deal-killer people underestimate- Your utilities expense at $700/mth is properly accounted for (water/heat costs catch a lot of investors off-guard in older MF)**A few things I'd stress-test:**1.
Aaron Dixon MTRs in Columbus
4 March 2026 | 8 replies
MTR and corporate housing can absolutely work, but it’s very submarket dependent and management intensive, so dialing in location and demand drivers is everything.
Donald Lee Reed Houston investors – what would you pay for a new duplex in 77088?
12 March 2026 | 1 reply
Good question to stress test before you go further.A few things worth thinking through here:Your rent comp instinct is right.
Ryder Meehan What’s your strategy for dealing with rising property taxes?
4 March 2026 | 3 replies
Pressure test it into your underwriting
Justin Joseph Need help/ideas managing a 16 room in housing. Looking for managers
25 February 2026 | 5 replies
Many operators in similar setups lean into:Traveling nurses (Furnished Finder)Workforce housing referralsVeteran housing nonprofitsLocal reentry programs (if screened carefully)Be cautious with referral-based programs — they can fill units, but management intensity usually increases.For a manager, you don’t want a standard SFH PM.
Eric Mcginn My first flip
4 March 2026 | 45 replies
Have you stress-tested the deal at 200K ARV?
Edward Sanchez Veteran Using VA Loan for House Hack in Orlando – Screening Metrics Feedback?
28 February 2026 | 3 replies
- Are you stress-testing interest rates above current levels?
Gabe Goudreau How Are You Structuring Your Multifamily Waterfalls?
24 February 2026 | 6 replies
Refi scenario testing
Jonathan Bombaci Fix and Flip Case Study - Vacant properties and how they hide mechanical surprises
11 March 2026 | 0 replies
When something has been sitting for a long time, expect systems to fail once you start testing them.