Financing Strategies For Investors
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Financing Strategies for Real Estate Investors
Summary
Real estate investors can generally be divided into three categories based on the duration for which they hold properties. At the short end are flippers, whose strategy is to buy properties cheaply, renovate them, and sell quickly for a profit. Flippers focus on speed rather than renting. The next group, speculators, aim to capitalize on rapidly appreciating markets, holding properties for three to five years while renting them out. Lastly, traditional investors build portfolios of properties, with rental income gradually paying down the mortgage, ultimately allowing them to own properties outright or with minimal debt, generating positive cash flow.
Flippers
Flippers are full-time in their endeavors, focusing on buying, renovating, and quickly selling properties. From a lending perspective, flippers prefer low down payments and no prepayment penalties. Many opt for subprime interest rates to achieve quick turnovers. The challenge for new flippers is the lack of a verifiable income stream, often leading them to use No Doc programs. These programs carry higher pricing due to increased risks but facilitate approvals for low or no down payment deals. The monthly payments are less concerning for flippers as properties are held for short periods.
Speculators
Speculators target hot markets with appreciating values, holding properties for three to five years. They often leverage Option ARMs to maintain positive cash flows. Option ARMs offer low initial payments but can lead to negative amortization as the balance grows monthly. These programs benefit speculators if property appreciation surpasses the loan's growth rate. Speculators sometimes refinance after several years to maintain cash flow, despite increasing payments. Underwriters focus on cash flow and rental agreements, allowing only 75% of rental income to be credited, impacting debt-to-income ratios.
Traditional Investors
Long-term investors aim to own properties outright, focusing on stable rental markets. These investors prioritize covering amortizing loan payments with rental income and weigh local economic factors, such as available jobs and the health of the local economy. Diversified economies in cities like Charleston, Jacksonville, and Austin offer attractive markets for such investors. Long-term strategies may involve using profits from high-appreciation markets to reduce mortgage balances on properties in more stable areas, turning cash-negative situations into positive ones.
Balanced Strategy
A prudent real estate investment strategy may blend multiple approaches. For instance, long-term investors might benefit from short-term profits in hot markets to strengthen their overall portfolio. However, caution is advised against excessive leverage and reliance on negative amortization loans, as current market conditions may not sustain rapid appreciation. The ultimate goal is to own properties free and clear, generating steady rental income without unnecessary exposure to market volatility. Balancing risk and reward is key for both seasoned investors and typical homeowners.
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