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Brett K. What's your favorite security set-up for protecting vacant property?
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
My area is relatively low crime, but had one place that someone broke a window to get in.... probably a homeless guy looking for a place to sleep....got scared when neighbor turned light on.I put in a SimpliSafe unit... portable, easy to set up, multiple options- you can use a webcam and get alerts on your phone and future tenant can pay for full service if they want. 
Ben Fernandez Renovating in York, PA
5 February 2025 | 0 replies
This strategy showcases how buying directly from motivated sellers, renovating strategically, and selling retail can yield substantial financial gains in a relatively short time frame.
Mike Castellow Small Rural Acreage Ideas - Lavaca County, TX
31 January 2025 | 0 replies
There are good relations with the neighbor so this likely wouldn't be terribly difficult to pull off, but I haven't ever developed a property from scratch so I would definitely like the opportunity to partner with someone on this to help ensure the success but first I want to finish the smaller property to have sufficient funding available if it is needed.
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.
Tim Wiesemann 2025 Goal To Start Using BP
19 January 2025 | 4 replies
A link to FilePlace is at the bottom of every page, making it easy to find.If you have technical issues, email [email protected], and someone will help you.
Robert Lindsley Tenant with two pitbulls
6 January 2025 | 25 replies
I would love to be shown how this page of 2017 victims is propogandist:http://www.dogsbite.org/dog-bite-statistics-fatali...It's absolutely not propogandist to release the narrative that is agreed upon by the authorities of the 15 people that have lost their life to dogs so far in 2017.
Daniel Baker Questions to ask.
1 February 2025 | 9 replies
Self-Employment Opportunities: Would it make sense to start a side business related to my rental properties (such as property management) to access more deductions?
Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: sending 1099s to contractors and vendors
15 January 2025 | 13 replies
Timely because January 31st is the deadline.Sending 1099-NEC (formerly 1099-MISC) to contractors and vendors2024 update: While not directly related to sending 1099-NEC forms to your contractors, you may have seen the panic on social media about every $600 electronic payment reported to the IRS under a new law.
James Tobin New to Real Estate, looking to get into the market in 2025
17 January 2025 | 17 replies
You can also check out local Facebook pages in the markets you are looking in.
David Young Questions From a first time Investor
29 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.