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Matthew Posteraro Conservative Scaling for House Hacking
29 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.
Tarun Kumar Guide me from Scratch
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
I'm a local, CT based investor, flipper, and property management company owner.  
Austin Green Thoughts on short term rental in Franklin, NC
25 January 2025 | 10 replies
. $215k is the offer that is falling through.It's not something we could self manage.
Jason Lopez Do I need an LLC for my rentals?
2 February 2025 | 10 replies
In addition I heard that is better having one LLC for each property and one for management only.
Alejandro Martinez Canadians investing in US - Toronto
4 February 2025 | 31 replies
G'Day Alejandro,As a few have already mentioned, take a peak at Toledo also.In my opinion lower potential for long term appreciation but solid/"boring" cashflow.I prefer my portfolio to be "boring" but cashflowing lolLow entry points (Sub $100,000), high rents (Above the 1% rule).Blue collar working class decent folks that will stay and pay.Depending on the area but no derelict homes, yards well kept, cars with wheels and all tenants are employed.Plus, all are sophisticated enough to pay rent online so property management doesn't have to collect rents with bullet proof vests and shot guns lolI'm bias toward Toledo but it's worth considering.Wishing you much success
Gregory Schwartz "Am I experienced enough to raise outside capital?"
29 January 2025 | 32 replies
(With invested capital, this matters, plenty of people are worth "taking a shot on" in other capacities, just not with respect to managing my money).2) "Is this investment where I'm giving you money the top priority in your professional life?" 
Blaise Bevilacqua First deal (thoughts?)
27 January 2025 | 3 replies
-Management is low - you'll need at least 10% plus leasing costs - typically a month's rent for each lease-up, and sometimes a renewal fee as well-Insurance seems low-Are taxes accurate? 
Owen Wang Looking to learn more about being a realtor
28 January 2025 | 6 replies
I think a better option is to get a job in property management.
Zachary Young Where To Buy My First Rental Property
30 January 2025 | 56 replies
Do you assist with rental management in the 53206 zip code maybe around 16th /North?
Brett Sheeran Brett Sheeran - New Member Introduction
3 February 2025 | 8 replies
House-hacking with a multi-family property is a fantastic way to get started—it’s one of the best strategies for learning the ropes of property management while generating income right from the start.