What Is Debt Coverage Ratio?

Question: “I’m a small-time real estate investor. I have a couple of rental condos in Mira Mesa and North Park, but I’d like to trade into an apartment building. I’ve been talking with people and asking a lot of questions. There’s a term I’ve heard called debt coverage ratio. What is that?” Answer: You’re getting
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Lowest Down Payment to Buy a Rental Property

“What’s the lowest down payment you can make to buy a rental property?” Answer: Theoretically, you could buy a property that the owner finances and put zero down. But the odds of that happening are not much higher than that down payment. Fannie Mae sells some of their foreclosures for just 10% down to investors
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Is There Rent Control in San Diego County?

“I’m considering investing in San Diego real estate. I’m from the Bay Area where we have rent control. Do you have it in San Diego? If so, I’ll invest elsewhere as rent control is an outrageous infringement on people’s rights. It’s Big Brother telling you how much rent to charge. I hate it because it
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