
31 December 2024 | 97 replies
such as by including affirmative coverage for forced removal in the loan policy.

2 January 2025 | 32 replies
@Brandon SturgillDealCheck has a complete built-in glossary with explanation of every term/metric, including the exact calculation formulas used.

26 December 2024 | 2 replies
He suggested calling them to negotiate something, to your satisfaction, as you previously stated, including removing the panels.
29 December 2024 | 13 replies
If all that happened I suggest you start including dryers with the properties.

26 December 2024 | 1 reply
Preparation is key, and relationships are everything.When closing a property deal, the funds typically required include a purchase deposit, which is refundable during the due diligence period, and an additional nonrefundable extension deposit.

2 January 2025 | 11 replies
Luckily, I did not include this unit in my underwriting when purchasing, so the survival of this property is not contingent on this situation.Continuing to optimize for management of the building when I move out, like moving everyone to online rent payments or adding remote accessible security cameras.Exploring opportunities to expand my portfolio—I've begun my hunt for my next 3 to 4-unit building to house hack, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.This year taught me that real estate investing isn’t easy, but it’s undoubtedly worth it.

26 December 2024 | 4 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

27 December 2024 | 21 replies
There is a cost to prepping the home for burning which includes removal of all hazards and permits.

1 January 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.

26 December 2024 | 18 replies
This meant I couldn’t pursue the driver personally and had to rely on their car insurance, which settled for $25K—their maximum coverage.Unfortunately, the crash added $77K in unexpected costs, including $41K in repairs and extended holding costs.