
20 January 2025 | 5 replies
The Homeowners Insurance will include Builder's Risk.

23 January 2025 | 6 replies
Their contribution depends on factors like local demand for ADUs, their design and size, and how they’re used (e.g., rental income potential).

26 January 2025 | 5 replies
that we’ve learned in our 24 years, managing almost 700 doors across the Metro Detroit area, including almost 100 S8 leases: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.

20 January 2025 | 7 replies
I'd also look into property taxes and what is included with that $800 condo fee (that is really high though guessing it may include weekly cleaning).

28 January 2025 | 15 replies
Terms such as interest rates and payment schedules are typically negotiable.Combining creative financing with seller financing can include strategies like:Subject-to and Seller Financing: Taking over the seller's mortgage and financing the equity portion through the seller.Lease Option: Renting with an option to buy while negotiating seller financing for part of the purchase.Wraparound Mortgage: Keeping the seller's existing loan while they finance a new loan that includes the balance.To proceed, consider connecting with experienced investors, understanding local legal implications, and attending networking events to gather insights.

25 February 2025 | 31 replies
And that’s before factoring in selling costs—commissions, taxes, and closing expenses.

23 January 2025 | 4 replies
If we include investments in mortgage loans (trust deeds), real estate partnerships, REITs as well as direct property ownership, I’m at about 80%.

19 January 2025 | 2 replies
I know that interest on the acquisition loan can be included in the cost basis since it’s inventory.

28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Do everything right: To include but not limited to pro photos, professional quality design, durable furnishings.

9 February 2025 | 32 replies
There are plenty of older homes on the market that do not have closets.You need 2 egresses (including 1 that goes outside) such as a door or window, size about 70sqft (local codes may differ), ceilings at least 7ft high, and it cannot be a walk-through passage.As always, your local codes may be different.