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Ofir R. Investing from Europe
5 September 2024 | 9 replies
: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.
John S. I just had 12x "discrimination" lawsuits/complaints filed against me...
7 September 2024 | 36 replies
So if I am reading this properly, you are operating a property without a proper permit and have an illegal basement rental as well and basically got busted?
Kay Elizabeth Sheriff sale (school tax foreclosure) - PA
3 September 2024 | 7 replies
Of course, as is always the case, a lien will not be divested if the lien holder has not been given proper notice of the sheriff sale - so even a “free and clear” can have an encumbrance when a failure to properly serve notice happens.Hopefully that was sufficiently clear; if not, post more questions and I’ll do my best to offer clarification. 
Don Nicolussi Advice for an Experienced Investor ( with no local experience at all)
5 September 2024 | 11 replies
: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+, 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, 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.
John Bertolon Replaced one tenant's showerhead, now I'm getting other requests.
5 September 2024 | 14 replies
For requests of a new fridge if the old one is still working properly I would “put it on the list” of things to be taken care of in the future.
Tommy Brant Underwriting for 3% insurance increase - is this a joke?
3 September 2024 | 7 replies
Insurance going up is just as much a function of natural disasters, as it is the massive fraud in the industry.
Jason Hanson Getting started with property managing
3 September 2024 | 17 replies
Once you have a short list, get an account with each one and run them through the wringer to see how they function.
John William Kuhfahl Potential Purchase Advice
4 September 2024 | 3 replies
I'm going to run some details by you and I'd like all of you who feel you are qualified to advise me so I can learn how to properly analyze these deals and be more cognizant of potential pitfalls/mistakes:So, I found this property off market in a Chicago real estate investment group.
Zac Prince New to A2 and looking to meet folks / get involved in the game locally!
3 September 2024 | 10 replies
So I ended up investing in Detroit proper and built a 12-door rental portfolio.
Maan Najjar Self-managing my first STR in Smoky Mountains
4 September 2024 | 8 replies
My first housekeeper was defensive when I gave her guest feedback and I later found out was not cleaning properly and using other people's linens in my house.