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Is inheriting tenants always a bad idea for SFRs?
Is buying SFRs with tenants in place always a bad idea?
I'm currently focusing on SFRs and I was thinking of buying currently tenanted rentals paying below market rents in B- neighborhoods. I'm thinking if current tenants are paying slightly lower than market, I could negotiate down the price but still cash flow to cover my expenses.
Before you even buy the property, how do you do your due diligence?
Are rent-ready costs typically more or less expensive?
How does this work if you want to switch to a different property manager?
What are the typical issues that you've encountered and how do you avoid it?
Any experiences and thoughts would be much appreciated!
Mitch