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Sakib Khan Thinking About Buying My First Rental Property – Need Advice for the Near DMV area!
14 January 2025 | 10 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.
Christopher Morris Is Relying on Cash Flow Feasible?
21 January 2025 | 59 replies
I know of no RE investor that had RE before the crash that did not exit that would agree with your statement including this investor.  
Michael Martin Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
11 January 2025 | 2 replies
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Dan Ross Is the Pace Morby Subto program worth 10,000 dollars?
20 February 2025 | 51 replies
As used in this Section 18, "Interest in the Property" means any legal or beneficial interest in the Property, including, but not limited to, those beneficial intereststransferred in a bond for deed, contract for deed, installment sales contract or escrow agreement, the intent of which is the transfer of title by Borrower at a future date to purchaser.If all or any part of the Property or any Interest in the Property is sold or transferred
Shayan Sameer Advice Needed: HML vs. Business Loan or Credit for Fix & Flip Projects
9 January 2025 | 6 replies
We offer a ton of different fix-and-flip programs including putting 10% down on the purchase price and funding 100% of the rehab.
Don M. First time with new construction: Cape Coral, FL
5 February 2025 | 205 replies
I was quoting pool prices for my clients several years ago at approximately $40K (basic package 12'X24' including screen enclosure and paver deck) and then they doubled and more after COVID.
Tannia Castro New to Rental Property Investing
16 January 2025 | 9 replies
They’re a fantastic way to connect with local investors who can share their experiences and recommend trusted professionals they work with.You’ll likely meet key members of your team at these events, including insurance agents, title companies, lenders, realtors, and even wholesalers.
Kody Glithero Future Real Estate Plans Help!
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Make sure to analyze cash flow, including conservative estimates for vacancy and maintenance.Indianapolis Market: Indy has solid multifamily options in neighborhoods like Irvington, Fountain Square, and near downtown.
Diandre Pierce DSCR lending expert
20 January 2025 | 23 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Kyler Tarr Knob and tube wiring
27 January 2025 | 18 replies
I'd estiamte a pricetag of $20k including panel upograde (although you didn't mention size of house).Problems below vvvv*Unsafe modifications are far more common with K&T wiring than they are with Romex and other modern wiring systems.