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David Young Questions From a first time Investor
14 February 2025 | 13 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.
Brett Baker On water or off? Best value for ROI
5 February 2025 | 8 replies
Hi Brett, you should run a proper property analysis.
Paris Scroggins Looking for local knowledge
1 February 2025 | 2 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.
Susan K. Q on deferred salary to a Solo 401K
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
However, employer profit-sharing contributions (up to 25% of W-2 wages) are not subject to FICA taxes and do not appear on the W-2.To stay IRS-compliant, ensure your Form W-2 and Form 941 properly reflect deferrals, and maintain a reasonable salary to avoid red flags.
Patrick Jaraique Florida property management
29 January 2025 | 2 replies
Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊
John ONeill Confessions of a First-Time Flipper: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started!
10 February 2025 | 12 replies
To properly evaluate the condition and determine the cost of renovations, always have a professional inspection done before making a purchase.4.
Joe S. Creating a note in order to sell it.
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Proper underwriting - this includes an appraisal, loan app and full underwriting to comply with CFPB regulations.2.
Dan Noci How to delete a post.?
31 January 2025 | 46 replies
I sure don't want to consider myself an abuser of this forum, and therefore don't see that as a proper solution.Nonetheless I do agree with @Joshua Dorkin that it can disrupt the flow of conversation... but I don't agree that most forums act this way; I've been a member of multiple forums, and most of them have options to delete posts... rather than contacting support or marking your own post as abusive.I digress...
Mary Jay Cash flow is a myth? Property does not cash flow till its paid off?
8 February 2025 | 80 replies
I claim if you properly allocate for sustained expenses this is negative cash flow. 
Don Konipol Can a “Subject to” Transaction be done SAFELY?
14 February 2025 | 61 replies
(7) no assurance of proper document filings?