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Taylor Jernigan Looking to Connect with Private Real Estate Lenders – Any Recommendations?
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
Seems doable, depending on a few factors will determine what the right product is for you.
Kody Glithero Future Real Estate Plans Help!
16 January 2025 | 6 replies
Make sure to analyze cash flow, including conservative estimates for vacancy and maintenance.Indianapolis Market: Indy has solid multifamily options in neighborhoods like Irvington, Fountain Square, and near downtown.
Sakib Khan Thinking About Buying My First Rental Property – Need Advice for the Near DMV area!
14 January 2025 | 10 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.
Tove Fox Nevada, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania Out of State Investing
20 January 2025 | 22 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.
Zongfu Li Kiavi is the worst lenders I have been working with
15 January 2025 | 11 replies
Several factors indicate the company is not that concerned about efficiency or ease of customer process: the website, a process that seemed to focus on one issue at a time instead of all issues at once, and consistently poor communications and lack of common sense from the loan analyst we were assigned.It started off very well with the initial point of contact, Austin Lornson, who did a fine job of explaining the general refinancing process, responding quickly and thoroughly to our questions.
Mike Conner Investor wants to trade properties - seeking advice
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Just say no.I would almost never do this trade unless all my downside, including potential unknowns, were completely compensated for. 
Chris Seveney Is it really this bad with syndicators?
16 January 2025 | 19 replies
There are at least a couple factors at play.  
Aaron Wolman First Turn over
11 January 2025 | 7 replies
The law allows you to charge for ALL cleaning, including trash removal.
Marina Wong 711 Rescue - does it help LP in case of imminent foreclosure
21 January 2025 | 19 replies
If i was giving someone 65k I would be on a plane and meeting them in person.Cannot say this about this website, but there are plenty of scams out there to take advantage of those in distress, including syndicators.
Mike Sfera When to get a property manager
16 January 2025 | 26 replies
Experienced managers can help evaluate potential investments by providing insights on rental demand, market rents, tenant preferences, and location-specific factors that affect leasing success.For example, rental properties need to be close to conveniences like major roads, shopping, and schools.