Becca F.
Questions for Ohio agents/investors and Class A, B, C in your markets
12 January 2025 | 25 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
Sejin Kim
Buying a condo with special assessment
9 January 2025 | 4 replies
You could agree with the Seller that you will accept up to $10,000 in the special assessment and the seller covers the remainder.
Kevin Zmick
Having Trouble Renting Unit in First Property
19 December 2024 | 22 replies
Use the top three or four discriminators so applicants can screen themselves.Then you need to have clear screening criteria yourself.
Dean Hendricks
First-Time FHA Buyer in Detroit Facing $25K Shortfall—Need Urgent Help & Ideas
19 January 2025 | 4 replies
I have poor credit, which has limited my loan options.Closing Costs: Roughly $22,000, covering prepaid taxes, mortgage insurance, lender fees, and HUD consultant fees.The Shortfall: $25,000Initially, I planned to use a down payment assistance program in Detroit, but due to misinformation, it turns out I’m not eligible.
Cindy Chan
Recs for Bonus Room/Sun Room Builders/Designers in San Diego, CA
18 January 2025 | 1 reply
I have drafted plans for covered patios and decks in Coronado, City and County of SD.
Makani Donaldson
What is considered a good cash flow?
19 January 2025 | 4 replies
This is after covering all expenses and setting aside a certain amount for reserves to cover future expenses like capex or vacancy.
Laura S.
Advice for 1st time landlord evaluating applicant
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
We're trying to best screen the applicants and my original standard was 3x monthly income and credit scores of 650+.I recieved my first applicant which is a group of 3 (couple and their sister).
Jonathan Baptiste
What I learned after 1 year of house hacking
17 January 2025 | 11 replies
I did the math and could cover the mortgage solo if needed.
Harmonie Borden
The Creative Investor Meetup (virtual)
17 January 2025 | 1 reply
The Creative Investor Meetup is designed for beginning to advanced investors who would like additional strategies when constructing deals.All aspects of real estate investing will be covered including (but not limited to) - Wholesaling, Flipping, Buy and Hold and Commercial with an emphasis on Creative Financing.
Amit Chugh
Section 8 Property
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
You’ll need to handle inspections, work with housing authorities, and make sure your tenant screening process is solid.