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Joe Gellenbeck New to Investing - Excited to Get Started!
21 January 2025 | 18 replies
@Joe Gellenbeck Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?
Leon George New to BP Community
24 January 2025 | 13 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.
Alexander Roussakov Financing for non-us citizens / overseas investors
31 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hi BiggerPockets team,I am a rookie US real estate investor searching for financing options for my first deal.Personal ProfileCitizenship: IsraeliI do not have US citizenship or a long-term visa.Investment GoalsLong-term rentals in good B/B+ locationsLow-maintenance propertiesKansas City, MO/KS, or its suburbsI am familiar with what https://lendai.us is offering, but I am trying to find other alternatives.Thank you!
Jack Cottrell Help me adjust my expectations - first deal pending
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
These properties typically do not have rent growth that keeps up with inflation.  
Karim Tayara Living in Dubai and interested in the UAE market?
5 February 2025 | 8 replies
The UAE market has continued to evolve, with various Emirates offering unique investment opportunities.Currently, we have a diverse portfolio of projects, including fish farming, stone trading, construction, and more.
Felicia Nitu SB-423 in Carlsbad: A Quick Guide for Investors and Agents
6 February 2025 | 0 replies
For real estate investors and developers exploring Carlsbad, SB-423 offers a streamlined pathway for multi-unit housing projects.
Cosmo DePinto Moving property from personal to LLC
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Refinancing: If the lender doesn’t approve, refinancing under the LLC might be required, but LLC loans typically come with stricter terms and higher rates.3.
Duarte Marques Is it possible to get DSCR Loan without credit score and other factors?
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Leverage will be reduced from the max available, reserve requirements increased and, typically, you would be required to use a professional property manager.
Jon Luft Buying our first short term rental property
14 February 2025 | 18 replies
But, it may not offer the ROI as other locales, and it may not be "fun" like buying in a favorite vacation spot.2 - The highest ROI folks - Self explanatory, will go where ROI is high and/or regulation low.3 - The second home/retirement minded - These people are looking for minimal ROI but want the house in a specific location because they like to use the property and want it to pay for itself.
Damon Diddit Inheriting a problem tenant after closing
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
I would also ask them about cash for keys since I would initially offer the tenant this.