Alex Collins
How to privately purchase a property from a buyer with a mortgage balance
29 December 2024 | 8 replies
Both bathrooms need a complete remodel as well as the kitchen, the ceiling in 2 of the bed rooms are bowed (previous roof leak that was fixed) so new ceiling drywall, appliances, flooring, and paint throughout.
Mario Morales
If I have 3 properties (9 doors), How Will Lenders look at my Income
14 December 2024 | 6 replies
I’m not sure if the metric has changed much with inflation and rising costs but I’ve repeatedly heard that $200 per door is a good cash flow.
Dan R.
New Text Restrictions
13 January 2025 | 2 replies
Hi, we are a small operator with 14 doors and Grasshopper told us we can't send texts anymore because we don't have a website.
Schuyler G.
Which Areas Rent Fastest? Building a Tool to Find Out—Help Needed!
28 December 2024 | 7 replies
My goal is to build a data-driven tool that provides actionable insights into which neighborhoods and property types are in the highest demand, based on metrics like:Time on market: How quickly rentals are being leased.Property characteristics: Bedrooms, bathrooms, size, and amenities.Pricing trends: Rental rates relative to market demand and property features.Visual quality: Leveraging property photos to analyze the style and condition of rentals that perform well.The tool will allow users to:Pinpoint areas with the fastest rental turnovers.Understand what types of properties (size, price range, features) rent the quickest.Gain deeper insights into property presentation and amenities that correlate with high demand.Thank you in advance for your feedback.
Brandon Larson
Please Help: Property Management Policy Binder
1 January 2025 | 4 replies
Written policies are necessary when you add employees to aid with training or enforcement of standards.I would focus on adding doors to your management company.
Jason Mitchell
New Detroit Rental Investor
8 January 2025 | 9 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.
Marcos Carbi
Advice Needed: Long-Term Tenants Behind on Rent – How to Handle?
18 January 2025 | 6 replies
Send it by US Mail with proof of delivery required and/or place it in an envelope with their name on it and post it on their door.
Sufyan Ahmed
Newbie to the real estate
3 January 2025 | 7 replies
Hello everyone,I am from Alexandria, VA located at the border of Washington DC and Prince George County, MD working for a kitchen and bath remodeling company since 2017 known as European Granite Design that also fabricates granite, quartz, marble and quartzite countertops since 2003.I'm experienced Sales and project manager also designs kitchens & bathrooms for remodeling.Using my expertise and connections I want to start working for myself flipping old condos or houses in the Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia (DMV) area.
Pixel Rogue
Unique damages from exiting tenant…
30 December 2024 | 5 replies
Entire door is apx. $550.
Adam Michel
First Time Buyer - Off-Market Inheritance Deal
14 January 2025 | 2 replies
So the fact you’re already thinking about using your sweat equity to add value is a great sign.Even though you found this deal on your own, a solid realtor can do more than just open doors for showings.