: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.

Even if you decided to do MTR or STR, you would be hustling just to be net positive.

If you’re in that cash position I mentioned above, then we might be a good fit to get on a call so I can show our process which is complete: 1) finding and buying the right property 2) creating a top product from that purchase with a world-class designer on my team 3) co-hosting/managing that property at a discount for clients to ensure you get more money and have a product that lasts.you can also follow me on IG @tampa.rei , I’m actually about to post a walkthrough of a property that was being managed by one of the most popular PMs in the country and in just 1 yr you’ll laugh to see what state the property is in from poor management!

- How can I best estimate a breakeven point, and what techniques help maintain positive cash flow through all stages?

@Sarah Rhee - Sorry to hear about your troubles, but it sounds like you are in a good position networth and equity wise.

Use a 1031 exchange to defer taxes and reinvest in more lucrative, cash flow-positive properties or diversify into passive investments like syndications.Pay Down Debt: With limited cash flow, focus on paying off the HELOC or smaller mortgages.

I don’t know why we didn’t get that vital piece of info in our initial meeting.So my wife and I are extremely relieved .She says she will stay on as a courtesy and if things come up it will just be an “ hourly “ rate for emergency type situations or basic boots on the ground necessities.We really like her enthusiasm and positivity and she is great at communicating and seems  sincerely empathetic to our situation.

Yes, the sentiment toward wholesaling is not very positive--especially in an oversaturated wholesale market like Orlando.  

I've been blessed to have networked with a lot of nurses, management, and recruiters with my position.

Less sexy coc returns but cashflow positive day 1.