Daniel Amsalem
Please help keep northern VA STR-friendly
17 January 2025 | 10 replies
Great hosts will be good neighbors, will contribute to local tourism and will pay their taxes and permit fees* A major area to improve on the proposal is the 1 hour time-limit for resolving complaints.
Martin Phinney
Moving Out of State - Should I Sell or Rent my House?
28 January 2025 | 9 replies
They say not to make two major life changes within a year.
Tre DeBraga
FHA 203K Loan
28 January 2025 | 5 replies
With a 203k Renovation loan, you can also finance in your payments if you are doing a major rehab.
Cody Caswell
2025 Design Trends to Use on Your Flips
22 January 2025 | 2 replies
As an investor trying to sell your flips, choosing design elements that the majority of homebuyers will love is important.
Seth Singer
First Property! What’s something you don’t hear discussed often enough?
24 January 2025 | 11 replies
Fortunately, all major capex are in great shape (roof: 5 years, AC: 3 years, siding: 6 years).I just wanted to say a big thank you to the BiggerPockets community!
Jonathan Small
DIY or hire help for taxes?
7 February 2025 | 8 replies
Sometimes, we tax professionals can save you a lot of money or save you from a major problem.
Kevin Green
The Power of Joint Ventures
6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Having strong agreements, clear communication, and contingency plans in place can help mitigate risks before they become major issues.
Casey Wilson
Advice on strong Detroit Metro areas for rental property investing
29 January 2025 | 6 replies
But if you put in the effort, Detroit can be incredibly rewarding.Over the last several years, the city has been on a steady upswing: population growth, major corporate investments, and increasing demand for housing are all positive indicators.
Matt McNabb
Building Future Cashflow Portfolio
15 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.
Cory St. Esprit
Would you renew?
30 January 2025 | 21 replies
I think that strategy works best in higher areas or mid term rentals near major employers.