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Jeff Skinner New Investor Ohio
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.
Nathan Deutsch Excited to Start My Journey in Real Estate Investing!
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!
Scott Trench 2025-2026 Might Be One of the Best Stretches to Purchase Multifamily Since 2010-2011
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
Rookie question here - when you are talking about multi-family, are you generally talking about larger commercial buildings or also including small (2-4) unit properties in this analysis? 
Mike Gi 6 unit 3 story 1 bed 1 bath in Midtown Sacramento
31 December 2024 | 13 replies
Make sure the units are fully furnished with all the basics, and consider including utilities, Wi-Fi, and flexible leases to make them more appealing.
Wilfredo Miron Pros & cons
26 December 2024 | 6 replies
Its pros include streamlined property tracking, access to owner data, automated direct mail campaigns, and team collaboration features.
Aaron Kuehmichel Who pays when Tenant requests 220 volt electric dryer hookup; 110 and gas provided?
29 December 2024 | 13 replies
If all that happened I suggest you start including dryers with the properties.
David Sam Cost segregation study recommendations
26 December 2024 | 7 replies
Here's an article with FAQs including the cost of a study.
Craig Oram JWB experience - My thoughts, let me know yours
30 December 2024 | 24 replies
The reason for this is there is certainly a lot of heavy lifting of resources required by a property management team to bring on a new resident including rent collection, setting proper expectations, accounting and building a positive relationship in the first month.As far as the quick re-rent of your home, I was hoping that would be something in which you'd see the value of working with us. 
Francesco Ponticelli What happened with the AirDNA calculator?
26 December 2024 | 4 replies
Is it not part of the included calculator anymore?
Marshall Robins Creating Multi-family or Splitting lots for returns in California - SB 9
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.