Christopher R.
Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
If the property is solely tenant occupied you will be looking for a Dwelling/Fire Policy (may be called a Landlord policy or similar name) or a commercial policy such as a Business Qwners or Package policy.Most homeowners or dwelling/fire policies include:1.
Mila F.
Tenants trailing landlord during inspections
29 January 2025 | 8 replies
Showing them that you are aware that this is their space and that you are an intruder (landlord or not), can set them at ease by showing such signs of respect.
Leon George
New to BP Community
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
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.
Lenore C.
Landlord insurance recommendations
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
We have multiple properties in the Horn Lake area of MS and we are wanting quotes for Landlord Insurance.
Joe Kim
How to speak to owners/landlords for rental arbitrage
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Originally posted by @Joe Kim:There are many ways to approach this difficult task of convincing a owner or landlord to rent to you as an investor ONLY to sublease (aka Master lease) the home to furnished short-term rental.#1 NUMBERS GAME: It's not easy.
Jerry Nogueras
NYC Residents- Which areas outside NYC have you seen the most success for rentals?
27 January 2025 | 6 replies
Off-market deals are key if you go this route, so networking is huge.Out-of-state investing is another option people love, especially in markets like PA (Philly, Scranton) or even down south where prices are lower, and the landlord-tenant laws are more forgiving.
Jason Weidmann
Looking to start investing in LTR,
30 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.
Ryan Treacy
What Do I Need to Know to Be a Landlord in Indianapolis, Indiana?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Hi Ryan,Welcome to the landlord journey!
Melissa Sejour
How do you research the best areas to invest in?
29 January 2025 | 11 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.
Drew Sygit
New Michigan Law: Landlords Can't Discriminate on Tenant Income Source
21 January 2025 | 11 replies
New year, new laws (Senate bills 205, 206 & 207).Effective January 2, 2025, Michigan landlords can no longer consider a tenant's source of income when screening them.