
7 February 2025 | 40 replies
Many investors have had major issues with their Safeguard notes, especially in Jackson, MS.

8 February 2025 | 14 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 February 2025 | 5 replies
You have to be super cautious though when looking at opportunities since some may come with unexpected circumstances such as major repairs, fines for illegal units, etc.

5 February 2025 | 4 replies
And it could take even longer than 6-12 months to find a replacement depending on the area.The other things to look at carefully are major Capex or maintenance expenses - you didn't mention whether this was a NNN lease.

13 February 2025 | 0 replies
Apps like Airbnb make management easier.Best Fit For: Properties in prime tourist areas or near major attractions.

19 February 2025 | 5 replies
In fact, I don't know of any system that allows smartphone access without Wifi. and, I did some simple math, one refrigerator walking out the door in the middle of the night and it's $1,500 or squatters shooting drugs and it's major headache time.

14 February 2025 | 4 replies
I also have a background in software, having founded and sold the majority of my software company in 2014.

6 February 2025 | 42 replies
I'd definitely recommend considering the Columbus OH market - it's got strong macroeconomics with major employers coming in and developing here, steady population and job growth, and prices that still make sense for cash flow.

2 February 2025 | 2 replies
David, this deal could work, but I’d want to dig into a few things first. 80% occupancy with long-term tenants is solid, but what happens if a major tenant leaves?

12 February 2025 | 16 replies
Tons of rules here which make a condo association "warrantable" vs "non-warrantable" but just one on the list: one owner owning the majority of the units alone will typically make them non-warrantable.