I enjoy a healthy debate and learned a lot from this thread 7 months ago and continue to learn from it today!

With interest rates climbing, we've definitely had to adjust how we approach funding strategies.

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.

Definitely an all of the above approach!  

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Here's how to approach this situation:1.

@Rafael RamosStarting a multifamily property investment in Florida can be rewarding, with both in-state and out-of-state approaches offering pros and cons.

The income approach to valuations is used for 5+ unit properties by appraisers.3.

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.

Funding that first flip can be challenging, but there are several ways to approach it.