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28 December 2024 | 8 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.
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2 January 2025 | 36 replies
just to be candid, unless you're using some kind of creative strategy... you need a really solid amount of cash including reserves.
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30 December 2024 | 8 replies
Determine the most likely sales price of the build (factor in the cost of the land also) and include all selling costs to arrive at your net profit and ROI.
12 January 2025 | 10 replies
This fee covers all other services from us including underwriting, appraisal, legal, wire transfers, etc.
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1 January 2025 | 3 replies
Would love to hear your thoughts on whether pursuing this adjustment makes sense or if I should reconsider.For reference, I’ve included the following assumptions in my calculations:5% for maintenance3.5% for vacancy10% for capital expenditures and management feesThanks!
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8 January 2025 | 13 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).
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5 January 2025 | 6 replies
. • Podcasts: The BiggerPockets Commercial Real Estate Podcast has episodes on niche asset classes, including hotels.
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4 January 2025 | 2 replies
Also make sure to consider all the aspects you can including the tax differences.
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2 January 2025 | 4 replies
My main focus is understanding motels and their operational dynamics.If you’ve invested in or operated a property like this, I’d love to hear from you.
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21 January 2025 | 20 replies
The OP made this math easier for me, since he let us know that he is clearing $2300 a month after all his fees, so that means the only cost he isn't including in that $2300 would be his principal and interest.