Secrets to Improving Cash Flow

Learn the secrets to maximizing cash flow on rentals in Newport Beach. This class is Module 26 of 46 in a series called Real Estate Investing Secrets. Topics covered in this module include how to improve cash flow: When selecting a real estate agent/broker Locking/floating your mortgage interest rate Searching for less expensive properties Searching for pretty properties that don’t need work Searching for properties and negotiating for seller concessions Searching for properties with creative financing When selecting a lender/mortgage broker When selecting a loan based on closing costs Offering less than list price when buying properties Paying for closing costs upfront instead of financing them Pre-paying Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) instead of paying it monthly Getting a staggered rate mortgage Buying down your mortgage interest rate Improving your credit score Adding a strong borrower to the loan Removing a weak borrower from the loan Getting a loan partner Signing up for auto-pay Having additional accounts or relationship with your lender Changing the amortization of the loan including interest only loans, negative amortization loans Improving your interest rate from changing loan durations Extending the repayment period Changing the amount borrowed Changing your loan-to-value of the mortgage Accepting an adjustable-rate mortgage Eliminating PMI Pre-paying PMI Utilizing a rate and term refinance before acquisition Doing a cash out refi to buy/refi a property Paying cash for a property instead of financing it When getting private or creative financing Formally assuming a mortgage Changing the term of the lease Utilizing lease-options Niching down and catering to a specific group of tenants Utilizing roommates, renting by bed/bedroom and/or renting by parts Subdividing the property Upgrading the property Installing solar Furnishing the property Converting the property to more optimal configurations Collecting improvement rent Optimizing the marketing of the property Maximizing exposure when marketing Improving your sales skills to tenants and tenant-buyers Optimizing showings Refinancing the property to extend term and/or improve rate Paying off the loan completely Correcting inaccurately assessed properties Voting to minimize taxes Shopping insurance rates Changing insurance coverages Changing who is insured Changing insurance deductibles Requesting PMI be removed Getting discount f