Mattin Hosh
Assist in Turnkey
9 January 2025 | 10 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.
Vivien Martin
New member from the Chicago area!
18 January 2025 | 17 replies
Just focus on running the numbers carefully to ensure the property cash flows or at least covers expenses, and don’t hesitate to lean on resources here for advice.If you’re financing, look into FHA loans, as they’re great for first-time buyers purchasing up to 4-unit properties with low down payments.
Julie Muse
Outlook St: Quick Flip Success in Mission, KS!
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Partner Driven covered 100% of the financing, including the $220,000 purchase price.
C.S. Bryson
Is this a good deal?? New to investing and seller finance and looking for advice :)
17 January 2025 | 13 replies
At $2450, it will cover those expenses.
Brandon Morgan
is an LLC necessary?
16 January 2025 | 29 replies
Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.
Rob U.
Flipping homes on land leases
1 January 2025 | 5 replies
Obviously the HOA is keeping values in this neighborhood down because an owner would have a mortgage plus another $715/mo for the HOA, which only covers use to a community center but nothing else.Besides holding costs, is there anything else I should be concerned with for a flip on a land lease?
Colleen A Levitt
DSCR out of a DSCR?
9 January 2025 | 15 replies
Assuming the ARV you mentioned is accurate, at 75% LTV you'd be able to pull enough equity to cover your existing payoff, refi costs and walk away with a good chunk of cash in your pocket.
Tannia Castro
New to Rental Property Investing
16 January 2025 | 9 replies
We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.
Shakthi Kamal
Is a min of 2% rent to price ratio needed for positive cashflow in today's market?
6 January 2025 | 2 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.
Troy Parker
Renting your first rental to a friend
15 January 2025 | 10 replies
Ensure you collect a proper security deposit (typically one month's rent in Florida) to cover potential damages.Your plan to increase rent next year makes sense given rising costs (taxes, insurance, and maintenance).