Matthew Strack
Family house deal or not?
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I see what you're saying about the 2% rule.
Polat Caglayan
C class or not how can ı understand
11 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Polat CaglayanI've never seen a formula but here is a general rule of thumb for multifamily:The class of an apartment refers to the quality of the building, which can be determined by a number of factors, including age, location, and condition: Class A: These are the highest quality apartments, typically built within the last 15 years.
Denise Lang
Starting our investing journey. But how to that that out of my home state?
2 January 2025 | 36 replies
If you do it right, it’s arguably the best market to invest.Purchase: $80k-$130kRent: $1100-$1500 (no rent control in MI)1% rule: .9%-1.4% rule dealsCoc ROI: 5-12%Total ROI: 20-40%Cash flow: $50-$250/door (after all expenses and budgeting for maint, capex, vacancy)Appreciation: 3-10%+ (has been double digit for a decade)Location: C+, B-These numbers are based on the “sweet spot” in Metro Detroit.
Ezra Avery
Hello & Thank You
7 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Ezra Avery you might want to read below to understand Classes of Property/Tenants.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Andrew Schaff
Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!
Matt McNabb
Building Future Cashflow Portfolio
15 January 2025 | 14 replies
The real estate investing industry uses "Classes" to rank property performance risk, but there's NO agreed upon industry model:(Here's what we use for our Metro Detroit market:Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Ken M.
Creative Financing and Some Things To Know
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
There are regulationsI could go on, but if you learn this much, and apply it appropriately, you will cut down your sorrows and risk, considerably.And yes, there is much more.
Jim G.
Is it required tempered glass windows?
12 January 2025 | 4 replies
This shall apply to single glazing and each pane in multiple glazing.Exception: Glazing that is more than 60 inches (1524 mm), measured horizontally and in a straight line, from the water’s edge of a bathtub, hot tub, spa, whirlpool or swimming pool or from the edge of a shower, sauna or steam room.
Polat Caglayan
invest in detroit
8 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Polat Caglayan very ambiguosu question, but read the helpful info below to guide your next set of questions:)-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Mike Christiansen
Real Estate Investor
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!