Highlight the property’s unique features (off-grid, sustainable) and the area’s growth potential to show long-term value.

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.

Lived in The Woodlands for almost 19 years now and been investing up in this area for the last 9.

@Henry Lazerow thanks for putting this out there and it’s crazy how many “tester” calls we got in last 90 days.  

Last thought (mainly for future readers), you may be talking about the 1 year FHA history if you have variable income.

How long for your spouse or partner?  

I couldn't attend, but figured it'd be similar to the last listening session.

But as of the last 6 or so months I seem to be losing direction.

And lastly, market risks and mismanaged funds can also create major headaches, especially for those involved in lending groups.

The baseball season lasts 6-7 months, and I am given free housing during this time, wherever I am currently assigned to play.