Hey BPers!
Just curious where each of you stands on this one.  I realize this is a case-by-case basis.  Sometimes the tenants plan on paying a month's rent at two places to allow a less-hectic move.  However, this co...

There are two items that you need to completely solve this problem for your rehabs: properly built Design Boards and a Finish Schedule.

Without taking a proper tour of the cabin and only driving by and seeing pictures of the inside.

Proper time tracking and logs are critical for demonstrating compliance with this rule.I've only seen one person with a W-2 qualify for reps, and that was from a tax court case where people had to come in in person and attest to his hard work.

Finding someone with the expertise to screen and place tenants properly is rare.

It’s a good idea to work with a qualified intermediary and a tax advisor to ensure everything is structured properly and you’re clear on any tax implications.

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.

If they're delinquent after only 2 months, they're either facing sudden life changes or you did not properly screen them to begin with.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

Properly maintains/doesn't damage the property.3.