
9 February 2025 | 3 replies
Are they tracking your financials properly?

14 February 2025 | 15 replies
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18 February 2025 | 21 replies
The metro area added the population of Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus in 14 years (city proper population, not MSA but that's still a crazy stat).

8 February 2025 | 5 replies
In Indianapolis C to B class neighborhoods I have rarely seen insulation upgraded on rentals especially doubles that have never been owner-occupied. 4th air gaps, poorly fitting windows, and doors can be easily corrected with proper caulk and weatherstripping (usually).

31 January 2025 | 5 replies
I'm still in the process of finding an alternative solution but I thought I'd leave this here as a warning for others looking to make a decision.For reference, I'll just post their email response to me here:As we review your inquiry, we would like to remind you of the following key points from our Terms of Use:In no instance shall ShinePay be liable for any of the following:"Lost revenue from service interruptions.Lost revenue stemming from delays, malfunctions of any product.unauthorized gains access to your account or due to shared passwords or if your password is hacked.Destruction to properly, places, or personal injury resulting from the installation, misinstalling, or misuse of any product.Lost revenue from entering the wrong account number for ACH or other bank transfer or money transfers or due to any delay in receiving funds.Damage to your structure, machines or car resulting from use or installation of our products.Any funds collected that are paid to a person that does not own the property.Any harm from defeating the lock and technology that controls the lock to a device.Failure to properly service any product or machine."

13 February 2025 | 13 replies
I actually have two south side chicago properties right in that pocket of Greater Grand Crossing.The key here, more than anywhere else, is proper tenant screening and property management.

1 February 2025 | 5 replies
I'd recommend starting with the lower hanging fruit than a large basement reno - if your comps are close but don't quite get you to your number.Finishing the basement (with proper egress) could push you over the top, but confirm with an appraiser first to ensure it counts.

9 February 2025 | 3 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.

7 February 2025 | 8 replies
But this can be used to sue you if you don't properly disclose so I would disclose everything

22 February 2025 | 10 replies
Just because you hire someone to do a job (sadly) doesn't mean that they are doing it or doing it properly.