Lauren Merendino
Pre retirement Strategy
27 January 2025 | 29 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.
Baron Wheeler
Guidance midterm rentals in south Houston?
16 January 2025 | 7 replies
The home is a 3/2 in a great neighborhood next to the community pool, park, and playground and located just south of beltway and and I45.We are new to the midterm strategy and trying to figure out what the demand is and the pricing.
Tyler Walley
Getting Started in Short Term Rentals
31 January 2025 | 8 replies
As for the rest of it, you can find a lot of useful tips on past forum posts along with podcasts and youtube material on the topic (BP and other RE sources).We've self managed STRs for a few years.
Ryan Treacy
What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Practical Tips for Managing PropertiesFinding Good Tenants: Screen thoroughly.
Arron Paulino
Update on Out-of-State Properties For Sale
21 January 2025 | 5 replies
Really looking for tips on what to do from investors who have been in this type of situation.
Steve NA
Financing MHP and other questions
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
Any answers or tips would be greatly appreciated.1) Is it at all possible to obtain 15+ year financing on MHP?
Craig M
wrap mortgage - how would you structure this?
19 January 2025 | 10 replies
A $30k down payment is going to DRASTICALLY limit your pool of buyers.
Kyle Thomas
Insights Needed: Growing Demand for Midterm Rentals in Portsmouth, VA
26 January 2025 | 0 replies
Any tips on balancing renovation costs with tenant expectations when preparing a property for midterm stays?
Benjamin Ying
First time investor needing some confidence!
30 January 2025 | 47 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.