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19 January 2025 | 1 reply
However, I am unsure on how to go about finding the proper handyman/maintenance guy/management team to help run any out-of-state investments I make.
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31 January 2025 | 7 replies
I would appreciate any advice on anything I may be missing with putting this together or should neogotiate before finanlizing.Negotiated so far:Property: 9 Unit - 7 Apartments + 2 Commercial Garages (4 unit apt building + 3 unit apt building w/ commercial garage attached + standalone commercial garage on same lot)Background/Why owner is selling: A seasoned builder of 50 years, the owner purchased the property in the 1970s for around $8,000.00, later developing three apartments and two commercial structures.
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27 January 2025 | 35 replies
And the changes, such as regulation, city development, traffic flow, building views etc happen very quickly.
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14 January 2025 | 5 replies
It’s true that many property management companies are now incorporating tenant benefit packages as part of their offerings.
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29 January 2025 | 68 replies
They go through a management company, M.
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11 January 2025 | 9 replies
Try interviewing at least three managers.1.
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31 January 2025 | 2 replies
Additionally, in Co-Living the property manager walks the property once per month to deliver toilet paper & cleaning supplies (aka property inspection).
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12 January 2025 | 1 reply
It’s definitely worth exploring if you’re looking for a robust management tool.
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27 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.