What is a DSCR loan for real estate rentals?

A DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) loan evaluates a rental property based on its cash flow rather than personal employment income. Lenders verify that monthly rental income exceeds the mortgage payment by a target ratio, usually 1.20 or higher.

How does a 1031 exchange work when selling rental property

A 1031 exchange allows real estate investors to defer capital gains taxes when selling an investment property by rolling all sale proceeds into a replacement property of equal or greater value within strict timelines.

What is Cap Rate in real estate investing?

Capitalization Rate (cap rate) measures a property's annual rate of return. It is calculated by dividing net operating income by the purchase price or current market value of the property.

How is cash-on-cash return calculated for rental properties?

Cash-on-cash return measures annual pre-tax cash flow divided by the total cash invested (down payment, closing costs, and initial rehab). It shows your actual annual cash yield earned on out-of-pocket funds.

What are the potential challenges or risks of a cost segregation study?

While cost segregation accelerates depreciation to reduce early-year income taxes, potential challenges include future depreciation recapture taxes upon sale, engineering study costs for smaller assets, and passive loss restrictions if you do not qualify as a real estate professional under IRS rules.

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