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Wesley Pittman Crushing it With Assumable Loans
8 November 2025 | 3 replies
An assumable loan can help you sell for more or move a home that might not even appraise due to condition isssues - I sold a property with an assumable VA loan that had the bathroom torn out and no flooring.If you’ve been waiting for a creative entry point into real estate, this might be it.If you've actually done an assumable loan, or have questions ask them in the comments!
Evan Rekowski Picking a location for investment property
21 November 2025 | 27 replies
Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.
Reddy Karnati Engineer-Turned-Realtor Helping Investors Unlock Land & Development Opportunities
10 November 2025 | 5 replies
I’m  a Licensed Realtor® and Professional Civil/Structural Engineer (P.E.) with over 20 years of experience in land development, infrastructure design, and property analysis across Maryland.After two decades designing and managing major projects — from transit and utility infrastructure to mixed-use developments — I transitioned into real estate to help investors and builders make smarter, data-driven acquisition decisions.I focus on helping investors evaluate:Land and infill sites for development feasibilitySmall commercial and multifamily properties for value-add potentialStructural and site conditions that can impact ROI or exit strategyI’m particularly active in Baltimore, Hagerstown, Eldersburg, Sykesville, and Capitol Heights, MD, and I love connecting with investors who are interested in ground-up, subdivision, or redevelopment projects.If you’re in Maryland or nearby markets and want to discuss land strategy, due diligence, or deal analysis, I’d be happy to exchange ideas and insights — always in the spirit of collaboration and compliance.Looking forward to learning from everyone here and contributing value wherever I can.– Reddy Karnati, P.E., Realtor®(Engineering insight meets real estate opportunity — all within compliance of COMAR 09.11 & 09.23)
Marcus Auerbach The real estate market crash has already happened
24 November 2025 | 78 replies
So at the planning commish hearing to get pre plat approval with Conditions..
John Matthew Johnston Closing costs on DSCR Loan?
23 November 2025 | 12 replies
To find the best loan terms, request term sheets from several lenders, these documents contain all the key details you need, such as interest rates, fees, and conditions.
Nancy Olivares Commercial Multifamily Investor
6 November 2025 | 8 replies
I’m flexible on price per door depending on location and condition, though I’m primarily targeting strong cash flow and a 14–16% IRR range over a 5–10 year hold.I’m open to markets like Wylie if the fundamentals support stable long-term growth. 
David Barrett DSCR Lender needed for condo short term rental
7 November 2025 | 6 replies
They may condition a 1004D.
Cody White Lets hit the ground running
28 October 2025 | 18 replies
heheI miss the Midwest's "simple" mentality of my common folks.Even tho, as you mentioned the weather can get brutal.It's always a tough gig to do deals from afar unless buying turnkey.Even then, turnkey is not worth it unless the portfolio is big.As soon as you can, move to the market you want to invest in and with time you might become "institutionalized" to it just like I did with Toledo hahaI put Ohio Cashflow on the back burner 3 years ago as I got burnt out on working with investors lolWe only sell from time to time to our existing book of business and if I like the specific investor hahaI list most deals on the MLS and once sold, I clean my hands.No need to babysit the never satisfied and disgruntled landlords expecting retirement from 1 turnkey property...Unfortunately, it is what it is and I ate $#@% for many years before I said enough is enough heheOz Realty has been the bread and butter for us and our main focus since we shifted focus.Crazy that I'm even typing this as I hated PM for many years and considered it just as the "necessary evil" in order to offer a turnkey product.Now, if I could turn back time, I'd never do turnkey and would only do PM hehe.Everything happens for a reason mate.Granted, it took 7+ years to create a lean and efficient PM machine heheI'm in Toledo every month for 7-10 days so feel free to hit me up whenever you are in town.All the best mate 🙏 @Engelo Rumora , haha, a new book would be valid for sure, as things do change fast in this world, looking forward to it. 
George Agyapong Inheriting a section 8 tenant. New investor - offer accepted
18 November 2025 | 5 replies
If the tenant stays and the unit stays in good condition, rent increases are usually possible with housing authority approval.
Rogelio Molina Need a lender for auction.com properties
30 October 2025 | 2 replies
Most hard money lenders will need conditions to be met.