
21 November 2024 | 20 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

27 November 2024 | 16 replies
Other than the costs of setting up the STR PM business itself, there are relatively few costs to the PM for taking on a new property.An MTR operator is usually approaching LTR owner with a proposal: to rent their unit at the advertised rate as a long-term tenant.

20 November 2024 | 6 replies
One approach is to emphasize your reliability and track record, showing that a lower EMD doesn’t impact your ability to close deals successfully.

20 November 2024 | 4 replies
If this is a 1-4 unit residential loan, most appraisers and lenders are going to use the sales comparison approach.

21 November 2024 | 305 replies
This makes the summer an incredibly busy time, especially with a lot of these turnovers happening within an 8-10 week span.

22 November 2024 | 92 replies
The 1% rule incredibly flawed, even as a short form underwriting technique.

21 November 2024 | 4 replies
A balanced approach—leaving some 401(k) funds for diversification while allocating after-tax dollars to real estate—can optimize tax efficiency and meet retirement goals.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

26 November 2024 | 127 replies
While this approach ensures more reliable tenants, it also limits the pool of prospective renters, making it challenging for individuals with less conventional financial profiles to secure housing.Given these challenges, I have decided to exit the Ontario rental market.

23 November 2024 | 38 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

21 November 2024 | 39 replies
I think the failure of thought is to think any 1 singular approach alone is any kind of "silver-bullet" sure thing.