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Brett Coultas New member introduction and host financial question
21 January 2025 | 8 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.
Raul Velazquez REI in Vancouver, BC
17 January 2025 | 9 replies
Meet with financial advisers/wealth managers and see what other options other than real estate there are and how to best allocate / diversify. ie have you maxed out your TFSA?
Devin James To those who consider themselves very wealthy, is wealth worth what is takes?
22 January 2025 | 56 replies
One of my bizz partners sold his garbage company to waste management for 75 mil his balance sheet is a crack up.. house in Napa valley house one in Lake tahoe hunting ranch some commercial in downtown Napa. and a big huge wad in triple net munis  and zero debt.
Cathy Svercl Rent credits for cleaning & painting by future Tenant
15 January 2025 | 8 replies
The Property Manager usually does light cleaning and repairs between tenants.Recommendations or another way to think about this? 
Vivien Martin New member from the Chicago area!
18 January 2025 | 17 replies
A small multifamily property is a smart choice for a first investment—it offers a great balance of income potential and manageable scale for someone new to the space.Don’t worry about being ambitious; it’s clear you’ve done your homework, and you’re already ahead of the game by setting a clear goal.
Erick Pena Advice Needed: Identifying "Good Deals" in Real Estate Investing
20 January 2025 | 14 replies
Quote from @Erick Pena: A "good" rental property is one that covers all expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, maintenance, property management fees, and any other costs) and still leave a surplus (commonly referred to as cash flow).Calculate cash flow as: Cash Flow = Rental Income − Operating Expenses − DebtThere's much more to it, but that's the basic idea.
Michael Overall Utilities and Interest during remodel Basis or year deduction
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
Costs after it’s placed in service are deductible as rental expenses.If you need help tracking these costs or categorizing them for your tax return, consider working with a tax professional or using software that helps you manage rental property expenses.
Giovanni Magana First Post, New member but Old Listener
20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Build a strong team, including agents, lenders, and property managers, and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculator to analyze deals.
Brett Riemensnider First Time Landlord - Tenant Placement In Minneapolis Area
13 January 2025 | 6 replies
I say that because every decent legit place I know of in market, yes offers the option of doing just tenant placement, for self-managing
Renee Tan How can I learn Yardi?
16 January 2025 | 9 replies
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