:Class A Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% the more recent norm.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 680+ (roughly 5% probability of default), zero evictions in last 7 years.Class B Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, decent amount of relative rent & value appreciation.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, 5% should be applied only if proper research done to support.Tenant Pool: Majority will have FICO scores of 620-680 (around 10% probability of default), some blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 5 yearsClass C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.

I’d like to add that it’s also landlord-friendly—licensing is not required and there aren’t any rent control laws in the state.Likewise, both Greg and Eric have already spoken at length about Montgomery, but I want to draw your attention to a few other under-the-radar markets in the state that also have the potential to cash flow well.The places I had in mind include suburbs outside of Huntsville proper, like Decatur and Hartselle.

These low interest rates make financing property purchases more affordable and appealing, enabling investors to secure favorable mortgage terms.2.

When analyzing deals, aim for 15-20% cash-on-cash return, 50-70% occupancy, and at least 2-3x your mortgage in revenue.Good luck!

My question is, do I just not touch the first property, use the cash flow to reinvest and pay down the mortgage or save up for a downpayment down the road OR do I pull cash out of the first property to buy the next property?

Looking to get into some smaller apartment buildings in the near future.As far as the difficulties of investing in Japan, I of course agree with everything said, but in my case I'm at near-native fluency and own and manage my own business separate from anything real estate related so even without permanent residency I've never had trouble getting a loan (except of course I can't get some govt backed ones like a primary residence mortgage) for business or investing.I'll try to get in touch with everyone local to よろしくお願いします。

If the tenants don't care for the pool properly, it could cost you thousands to fix.

I would have been fine working out a way to get it repaired had he come to us in any kind of civil or proper manner.

House hacking can work with an FHA loan, as rental income from other units might help you qualify, but be sure to consult with a lender or mortgage broker to explore flexible options based on your unique situation.Good luck!

At the end of the day, cash flow was similar because I now had mortgage payments.