If you ever have any questions regarding this or in general feel free to reach out I enjoy helping and ensuring other BP members avoid lost time and money. 

It will just invite the idea of allowing her to include even more pets. 

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.

I have purchased the following books:ABCs of Buying Rental Property The ABCs of Property Management The ABCs of Real Estate Investing The Advanced Guide to Real Estate InvestingThe Book on Investing in Real Estate wit...

I'm new to house flipping and feeling a bit apprehensive about moving forward with my first deal.

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I just searched and the cheapest 2bed/1bath I can find in Cedar Rapids is $700 a month without utilities included. 

Make sure to analyze cash flow, including conservative estimates for vacancy and maintenance.Indianapolis Market: Indy has solid multifamily options in neighborhoods like Irvington, Fountain Square, and near downtown.

Instead, roll the funds into an IRA or Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) to keep them tax-deferred and open up flexible investment options, including real estate.

My gut feeling is it's going to cost around $4,000 to repair and has been there for ages.