In our market (Charlotte,NC), the RE Attorney we work with mentioned that the majority of the evictions he saw in 2024 were from zillow applications!

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.

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.

Many investors have had major issues with their Safeguard notes, especially in Jackson, MS.

Apps like Airbnb make management easier.Best Fit For: Properties in prime tourist areas or near major attractions.

I also have a background in software, having founded and sold the majority of my software company in 2014.

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.

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.

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.

Additionally, if he’s legally and financially tied to the property, it might limit his flexibility if he wants to make major life changes, like moving or starting his own investment ventures.Ultimately, the decision depends on how involved you want him to be in the financial side of the property and how much risk he’s willing to take.