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Natalia Perlova Tenant claims there is no heat, and it's Christmas
31 December 2024 | 57 replies
In addition- if it's not working and the tenant takes legal action, the judge certainly isn't going to be on your side when you tell them a flooring contractor said it was warm in the house.This game is all about mitigating your risk by being proactive.
Julie Muse Highway 64 Transformation: From Fixer-Upper to $200K Success!
6 January 2025 | 0 replies
Key updates included kitchen and bathroom remodels, new flooring, and enhancing curb appeal.
Eddie Gonnella Airbnb Hosting as an Individual or Business/Brand? Building to sell/transfer
16 January 2025 | 40 replies
It is a commercial property/business that I am buying.And if you had 4 or 5 SFR that were all hosted by a "brand account" you could certainly sell them as a portfolio to someone, and including the account that runs them and generates all the income would be very valuable.
Sebastien Lamarche Hello BiggerPockets! New PRO here
6 January 2025 | 3 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
Ankit Lodha Cash-our Refinance - DSCR
8 January 2025 | 13 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Gabe Chase Best Amenity to Add?
30 December 2024 | 13 replies
I don't think anyone has ever said anything about sheets, towels, Keurigs, wifi speed, tv stations, pack-n-plays, the games in the game room, the upgraded appliances, etc.
Chloe S. I don't know where to start or how to put my foot in the door...
13 January 2025 | 31 replies
Stay consistent, set clear goals, and remember real estate is a long-term game that rewards patience and persistence!
Ezra Avery Hello & Thank You
7 January 2025 | 5 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.
Jerry Maze Investor friendly Title Companies and Closing attorneys
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Charles Kao I believe he means attorney & Title Services that are familiar with non traditional or creative Transfers or Sales of property that don't include Banks.
Donald DiBuono Best Mailer Companies
9 January 2025 | 5 replies
Cost was about a dollar a mailer and my assistant's time, including postage.