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Drew Phebus What size to build…
26 October 2025 | 17 replies
Mapping it out is easy using the lot size, sqft, bed/bath count, property type, local rents, and location.
Drago Stanimirovic Commercial Investors : What’s Your Sweet Spot for Property Size?
22 October 2025 | 8 replies
OP what type and size of deals are you seeing flow? 
Michael Santeusanio Funding Insights for Small to Mid-Size Investors
7 November 2025 | 0 replies

I’ve noticed many newer investors struggle when it comes to matching the right loan type to the project.
Would anyone find it helpful if I shared a few examples of how experienced investors structure their fix & ...

Melanja K Jones Beware Norada and Marco Santorelli
30 October 2025 | 14 replies
Norada has no guidance or infomation on that.I was really excited to buy my first investment property because of the high price of entry on the coast but I would have been better off taking that money and buying eggs or lottery tickets or at least Tbills. 
Michael H. Does househacking make it more difficult to buy future residential real estate?
21 October 2025 | 14 replies
Win the lottery and have lots & lots of moneyYou could also team up with someone that has lots & lots of money, but that usually ends up with lots & lots of hassles.I chose creative financing and it's worked out very well for me.
Ethan Whaley Am I Annoying My Realtor???
5 November 2025 | 17 replies
I'm no realtor but I know for fact I wouldn't be wasting my valuable time on this, waiting for you to hit the lottery.
Tracy Thielman Commercial Loans Under $5M — What’s the Current Market Like?
4 November 2025 | 1 reply
Last 24 hours is a bit of a small sample size, but glancing back over the past week, there have been a lot of bank and CU activity for small and medium-sized deals.
Brandon Lee Realistic Timelines for Fix-and-Flip Projects
5 November 2025 | 4 replies
My average is 3-4 months for a gut and re-do depending on the size of the house.
Kim A. Best Lenders for Multifamily
3 November 2025 | 12 replies
As mentioned by others, there are a few things to take into account.Here are the financing options and requirements based on the # of units:2-4 unit - Residential propertyMin 20% downDSCR 1.0+ (lower DSCR with higher down payment)No experience OR net worth requirement2-8 unit mixed use (commercial space can't exceed 49%)Min 25% downDSCR 1.2+Need to have investor experience of at least 1 yrNo net worth requirement5-10 unit - Residential propertyMin 25% downDSCR 1.2+No experience OR net worth requirement 10+ unit - Residential property (mixed used is possible)Min 20% downDSCR - Dependent on market size - can range from 1.25 - 1.5+At least 1 sponsor has to have investor experience - multi-unit of approx similar size OR multiple smaller multi units adding up to at least 12 unitsCombined net worth of all sponsors should be greater than the loan amount - this is after the down payment and closing costs, and not counting equity in primary.
Karl Kauper Convert 2-bed to 3-bed in Euclid for CMHA / Voucher Tenants?
7 November 2025 | 2 replies
For CMHA, bedroom count can help voucher size, but only if the new room is legal: check minimum bedroom size, egress, heat, and closet, and pull permits.