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Ginger Olinghouse What to do with rental equity
15 September 2025 | 42 replies
@Ginger Olinghouse You’re in a strong position with your rental’s equity and low mortgage rate, but I understand how the higher interest and low reserves on your primary can create pressure.
John Armstrong Shared Home Equity Agreement Advise
8 September 2025 | 0 replies
Term SheetInvestor Contribution $281,494Use of Funds Escrowed and disbursed directly to lienholders to ensure title clearanceProperty Valuation Floor 700,000.00Investor Equity Share 40% of net appreciation above valuation floor, payable at exitExit Trigger Sale, refinance, or 10-year maturity (whichever occurs first)Security Instrument Recorded HEA agreement, subordinate to primary mortgage ($306,020)Investor Position Subordinate to mortgage; senior to seller equityClosing Timeline 30–45 days from investor commitmentDue Diligence Access Full access to property disclosures, listing activity, and lien documentation.Strategic RationaleLast 12 months: ~8.68% appreciation—slightly above national averageLatest quarter: ~1.61%, which annualizes to 6.61%High Equity Potential: Estimated $281K in equity post-lien clearance.Market Momentum: Active listing with strong visibility and buyer interest.Risk Mitigation: Investor position secured by recorded agreement and valuation floor.Resulting in liens of $281,494 (investor) and $306,020 (Mortgage) is $587,514Yearly Breakdown:Year 1:Property Value: $700,000 × 1.06 = $742,000Net Appreciation: $742,000 - $700,000 = $42,000Investor's Share: $42,000 × 0.40 = $16,800Year 2:Property Value: $742,000 × 1.06 = $786,520Net Appreciation: $786,520 - $700,000 = $86,520Investor's Share: $86,520 × 0.40 = $34,608Year 3:Property Value: $786,520 × 1.06 = $833,711.20Net Appreciation: $833,711.20 - $700,000 = $133,711.20Investor's Share: $133,711.20 × 0.40 = $53,484.48Year 4:Property Value: $833,711.20 × 1.06 = $883,733.87Net Appreciation: $883,733.87 - $700,000 = $183,733.87Investor's Share: $183,733.87 × 0.40 = $73,493.55Year 5:Property Value: $883,733.87 × 1.06 = $936,757.90Net Appreciation: $936,757.90 - $700,000 = $236,757.90Investor's Share: $236,757.90 × 0.40 = $94,703.16Year 6:Property Value: $936,757.90 × 1.06 = $992,963.37Net Appreciation: $992,963.37 - $700,000 = $292,963.37Investor's Share: $292,963.37 × 0.40 = $117,185.35Year 7:Property Value: $992,963.37 × 1.06 = $1,052,541.18Net Appreciation: $1,052,541.18 - $700,000 = $352,541.18Investor's Share: $352,541.18 × 0.40 = $141,016.47Year 8:Property Value: $1,052,541.18 × 1.06 = $1,115,693.65Net Appreciation: $1,115,693.65 - $700,000 = $415,693.65Investor's Share: $415,693.65 × 0.40 = $166,277.46Year 9:Property Value: $1,115,693.65 × 1.06 = $1,182,635.27Net Appreciation: $1,182,635.27 - $700,000 = $482,635.27Investor's Share: $482,635.27 × 0.40 = $193,054.11Year 10:Property Value: $1,182,635.27 × 1.06 = $1,253,593.39Net Appreciation: $1,253,593.39 - $700,000 = $553,593.39Investor's Share: $553,593.39 × 0.40 = $221,437.36
Alex Khan lots of equity, no job, looking for advice
16 September 2025 | 4 replies
im in a similar position.
Drago Stanimirovic How Much Equity Do You Leave in a Deal After Refi?
8 September 2025 | 1 reply
@Drago Stanimirovic - When I'm doing a BRRRR deal, at refi I try to pull out the FULL amount of cash that I can, up to the lender's allowances and what will still provide for positive cashflow even after considering reserves.
Yakir Aloni Home equity loan....
15 September 2025 | 5 replies
I'd second what others have said in this case, the little bit of equity you could pull out likely wouldn't be advantageous. 
Ryan R. Looking for Advice on Scaling Rental Portfolio – Large Equity & HELOC Available
5 September 2025 | 7 replies
I think it will be very difficult to find a property for a long term rental that is cash flow positive unless you take a very low leverage loan like 50% or less of the purchase price.
Richard Stephens All in one first position HELOC
5 September 2025 | 3 replies
We have $130k in equity and they will loan $100k and raise pymnt. from $530 to $880.
Todd Sullivan Equity Partnerships for Flips
16 September 2025 | 4 replies
Question:In the scenario of equity partnerships, one person finds the deal and does the work while the other partner is the finances, my question is avoiding capital gains.
Jennie Ballard Financing Type to Pull Equity for Next Deal
30 August 2025 | 5 replies
Jennie, sounds like you’ve built a strong position there, especially with the equity growth and utilities already in place.
Nancy Franco Lien Position Question
27 August 2025 | 1 reply
In your case, even though you may be coming in as a second-round investor/lienholder, the loan documents and other applicable agreements can be drafted to modify the default rule and instead dictate that multiple rounds of lenders hold the same lien position.