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Bryan Christopher Post sale - Buyer making legal threats about an appliance
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would have been fine working out a way to get it repaired had he come to us in any kind of civil or proper manner.
Henry Lazerow Two warnings for the Chicago market! Section 8 lawsuits and fake tenants ID's
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
North side Chicago I have never even had to give a tenant a late fee and none of the tenants I have placed for clients have ever given them issues either, properly picked people pay like clockwork on autopay.
Alex Clark is Cleveland Ohio a good place to invest?
23 January 2025 | 14 replies
Obviously each deal is unique and requires proper due diligence. 
Wiley Hood Are DIY cost segregations a good idea?
12 January 2025 | 28 replies
If the proper reports and documentation are not completed, you run the risk of failing an IRS audit and the cost segregation not being honored.
Julio Gonzalez Is my property a good candidate for cost segregation?
17 January 2025 | 2 replies
This allows for proper retirement of assets.If a property has already been sold it may still be a good candidate for cost segregation as long as you sold the building and have not filed the tax return.
Brett Coultas New member introduction and host financial question
21 January 2025 | 8 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.
Rory Darcy out of state investor wanting to invest in wisconsin or illinois
27 January 2025 | 12 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.
Tom Ochieng Inherited tenants questions
15 January 2025 | 3 replies
If things get tricky, consulting a local attorney experienced in landlord-tenant issues can help you handle the situation properly.
Adam M. Cost for a Tax Specialist
13 January 2025 | 7 replies
Other CPAs and firms have quoted me 5k-10k+ but are no where near as responsive and personable as my current CPA and accountant.You are going about this properly.  
Matthew Harrigan Mega backdoor Roth vs taxable
7 February 2025 | 5 replies
Someone put a fancy brand name on something relatively common.When the policy is designed properly, they should always outperform traditional retirement plans (dollar for dollar).