
28 December 2024 | 7 replies
There are a bunch of great investors who are more than happy to share and network (including myself).

27 December 2024 | 6 replies
Main benefits to this strategy include:- Low down payment options (as low as 3-5%)- Acquisition experience- Property management experienceThe NYC metro area has nearly 2,000 available 2-4 unit listings on the market.Other new investors consider the BRRRR Strategy.All the best to you on your journey!

2 January 2025 | 11 replies
Luckily, I did not include this unit in my underwriting when purchasing, so the survival of this property is not contingent on this situation.Continuing to optimize for management of the building when I move out, like moving everyone to online rent payments or adding remote accessible security cameras.Exploring opportunities to expand my portfolio—I've begun my hunt for my next 3 to 4-unit building to house hack, ideally in Lake View, North Center, or Ravenswood.This year taught me that real estate investing isn’t easy, but it’s undoubtedly worth it.

4 January 2025 | 25 replies
If done right most of these gains are tax-free- $40K in equity capture (profit) with $20K out of pocket and 13% cash on cash thereafter (300%+ returns)- $24K of equity capture with $32K out of pocket and 36% cash on cash returns thereafter (75%+ returns)- $41K of equity capture with $27K out of pocket and 12% cash on cash returns thereafter (150%+ returns)None of the above numbers include loan pay-down or appreciation.

3 January 2025 | 42 replies
They want to put 75% leverage including interest only 3-4 year term loans on their acquisitions. $600M total potential acquisitions.

26 December 2024 | 7 replies
Here's an article with FAQs including the cost of a study.

26 December 2024 | 6 replies
Its pros include streamlined property tracking, access to owner data, automated direct mail campaigns, and team collaboration features.

26 December 2024 | 4 replies
Is it not part of the included calculator anymore?

1 January 2025 | 14 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.

26 December 2024 | 3 replies
Affordable Housing Incentives -While SB 9 encourages new development, it also includes provisions to protect existing tenants and preserve affordability.