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Ah yes I have an old neighbor who periodically buys into these. Like, 20 unit buildings that need some TLC and are projected to generate X $ over 15 years etc. bunch of guys get together, one of them an expert in this sort of investing

invite only and the the only ones my neighbor got me invited to had a $50k minimum.
 

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Ah yes I have an old neighbor who periodically buys into these. Like, 20 unit buildings that need some TLC and are projected to generate X $ over 15 years etc. bunch of guys get together, one of them an expert in this sort of investing

invite only and the the only ones my neighbor got me invited to had a $50k minimum.
Probably similar, just on a much smaller scale
 
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grapedrink

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Ah yes I have an old neighbor who periodically buys into these. Like, 20 unit buildings that need some TLC and are projected to generate X $ over 15 years etc. bunch of guys get together, one of them an expert in this sort of investing

invite only and the the only ones my neighbor got me invited to had a $50k minimum.
Private Syndication is all that is

If you really want to invest in passive real estate, get in on some storage units $$$$
 
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StuAzole

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Everything's fine.
fairly true.

A 20% price decline in my area would take prices all the way back to...... October 2021. The proportion of homes purchased in that time frame is tiny compared to the 20% recapture size in 2008, and loans for the vast majority of these homes were well-underwritten with 3% 30-year fixed mortgages.

Higher rates will just end up keeping people in their current homes. Inventory will stay historically low, and those homes that are listed will still sell for a good price.

Put another way, this is not 2008. At all.
 

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fairly true.

A 20% price decline in my area would take prices all the way back to...... October 2021. The proportion of homes purchased in that time frame is tiny compared to the 20% recapture size in 2008, and loans for the vast majority of these homes were well-underwritten with 3% 30-year fixed mortgages.

Higher rates will just end up keeping people in their current homes. Inventory will stay historically low, and those homes that are listed will still sell for a good price.

Put another way, this is not 2008. At all.
How much do you think it would cost in legal fees to evict a foreclosed homeowner? How ugly could it get?
 

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How much do you think it would cost in legal fees to evict a foreclosed homeowner? How ugly could it get?
It’s not that expensive but it takes a long time. There are plenty of lawyers who do nothing but this type of stuff. Did you carry a note or something?
 

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How much do you think it would cost in legal fees to evict a foreclosed homeowner? How ugly could it get?
You’re in CALI correct? I’m not a lawyer but I’ve played one in a lot of erotic films and this what me n Google came up with

 
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You’re in CALI correct? I’m not a lawyer but I’ve played one in a lot of erotic films and this what me n Google came up with

I came across that. That info is for the foreclsoed owner or tenant. I would be on the other side, looking at a property that listed for $650k in an area where it should be $1,100k. But the realtor told me the previous owner lives in the property and that the buyer is responsible for the eviction and that it was not possible to inspect the property. In my mind I see an crotchety old guy with a shot gun saying "get off my lawn."
 

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I came across that. That info is for the foreclsoed owner or tenant. I would be on the other side, looking at a property that listed for $650k in an area where it should be $1,100k. But the realtor told me the previous owner lives in the property and that the buyer is responsible for the eviction and that it was not possible to inspect the property. In my mind I see an crotchety old guy with a shot gun saying "get off my lawn."
If I’ve learned two things in life: no free lunches and if it sounds too good to be true…

And know thy enemy. Particularly from a legal standpoint bc that would be the worst case scenario long drawn out expensive court proceedings in a state where the law might not exactly favor your case.

And no inspection is mucho no bueno.
 

StuAzole

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If I’ve learned two things in life: no free lunches and if it sounds too good to be true…

And know thy enemy. Particularly from a legal standpoint bc that would be the worst case scenario long drawn out expensive court proceedings in a state where the law might not exactly favor your case.

And no inspection is mucho no bueno.
Half price seems like a tempting deal lol.

But yea, I'd run from this.

Unrelated, I saw a stat that suggested even with a 15% market correction, only 3.7% of all homeowners would have negative equity. In 2007, that number was over 20%. Moral of the story - this isn't 2007.
 

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I saw a stat that suggested even with a 15% market correction, only 3.7% of all homeowners would have negative equity. In 2007, that number was over 20%. Moral of the story - this isn't 2007.
I said it earlier, but I think the concern will come from HELOC’s that are not yet in use thus not showing in the “numbers” yet.

Once their cash flow runs dry - the compulsion will be to grab it from where it is available and the cheapest, which is from their home equity.

Have to bet the banks have drawn up some really enticing loan products for the unassuming.
 

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Californians, what do you all think is a reasonable/safe debt-to-income ratio for purchasing house? The national recommendation is about 36% but it seems most people in California play by different rules.

And if you do own a home and are comfortable sharing: what was your debt-to-income ratio when you purchased? And when do you buy?
 

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I don’t recall what my DTI was. Probably slightly more than 36% at the time but less now after raises and Refi’s.

At the absolute very least you should be able to cover your monthly PITI with 1 of your 2 monthly take home paychecks. Ideally you should have a good chunk of that check leftover. If you need more than 1 paycheck/month, or both people in the household (assuming you are married) to cover, then you can’t afford it.

I bought in 2015. I’d be SOL and eating rice and beans if I didn’t :toilet:
 
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