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Welcome to the Real Estate Agent/Broker Group. The focus of this group is to have a place for business...

Welcome to the Real Estate Agent/Broker Group. The focus of this group is to have a place for business owners who are in the Real Estate Agent/Broker industry to connect and support each other, collaborate, share knowledge and resources, build relationships, and find opportunities for greater success.
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Alignable is having a Real Estate Virtual Connect on Monday!

Register below for great referral opportunities:https://www.alignable.com/grou...

Posted by Brittany, Boston, MA on May 02, 2025 • in Real Estate Agent/Broker
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Real Estate and Property Connect: Smarter Networking

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The best business opportunities often come from the people your connections already know. That's the power of your networks' Second Circle - and this virtual networking session ...

    Sherri Paseur from Transactions Made E Z Inc.
    Verified Member
    14 Locals Recommend Them • Posted on Friday, October 17, 2025

    Hi Everyone,

    Happy Friday!

    Are there any realtors out there looking to grow their business and eliminate stress by adding a real estate... (more)

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Understanding DSCR Loans for Real Estate

Traditional mortgages rely on personal tax returns and DTI. DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio) financing shifts underwriting to the property's financial performance.

The Core Metric:

DSCR = {Gross Monthly Rent\PITIA (Debt + Taxes + Ins.)

Target ratios sit at 1.0x–1.25x ($1.25 rent per $1.00 debt).

Key Takeaways:

- Income Qualification: Based on appraised market rent (Form 1007) and leases, not W-2s.

- Main Drivers: Property cash flow, credit score, down payment, and 3–6 months reserves.

Trade-Offs:

- Costs: Rates run 0.5%–2.0% higher than conventional loans; down payments start at 20–25%.

- Terms: Most loans include 1–5 year prepayment penalties.
Posted by Manjot, San Jose, CA on Aug 27, 2026 • in Real Estate Agent/Broker
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How did you acquire more sellers? I am actively working with 10 cash investors in Newark, NJ, and over 30 buyers in the New Jersey area. What strategies did you use to get seller listings? I only have 4 listings, and I've been licensed in NJ for one year.

Posted by Menachem, Brooklyn, NY on Aug 23, 2026 • in Real Estate Agent/Broker
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    George Alexander from ALEX.realestate
    7 Locals Recommend Them • Posted on Sunday, August 23, 2026

    Menache, if you have 40 "active buyers" and 4 listings... you have a pretty big plate. If you are using the term 10 cash investors and 30... (more)

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