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Jordan Laney PM changed the utilities too early and now we're stuck holding the bag
8 January 2025 | 38 replies
If you agree that the electricity cannot be turned off, what is it that you think that the PM could have done to lower the cost?
Dan Attivissimo Aspiring new investor
28 December 2024 | 11 replies
: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.
Dani Beit-Or HELOC and/or 2nd Mortgage for Rental Properties (w equity)
27 December 2024 | 10 replies
The rate will also be lower than either of the two previously mentioned options. 
Weronika Jedrak Finding tenants for MTR
26 December 2024 | 27 replies
Would you reach out to unmatched leads if their budget is slightly lower, or do you think it's not worth the time?  
Kegan Scholl Best market to house hack in?
28 December 2024 | 24 replies
I always invested in the “higher end of the lower end,” starting small and working my way up so the banks had no issues financing my next property.
Josue Ramos Best Markets To Invest
4 January 2025 | 35 replies
: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, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, 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, immediate cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Salil Surendran Converting from homeowner to landlord insurance policy
30 December 2024 | 11 replies
It likely means you have that amount of coverage when caused by another peril and as mentioned it's typically a significantly lower limit than other coverage amounts.If a pipe bursts, it will likely be covered. 
Hamidou Keita Seeking Advice on House Hacking Strategy: Buying Single-Family Home to Build Duplex i
5 January 2025 | 24 replies
This implies residential units can be built at lower costs and provide better return. 11) adding an ADU to SFH can make the SFH fall under rent control.
Robert Nelson Pros and cons of a condo for your first investment property ?
23 December 2024 | 7 replies
Lower appreciation than single family home