Jonathan Small
DIY or hire help for taxes?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
A CPA can ensure proper filing of rental income on Schedule E and help identify tax-saving strategies, such as optimizing deductions for maintenance, repairs, and travel.
Brett Coultas
New member introduction and host financial question
21 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.
Andy Wang
Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
The intention of this post was more towards asking a question rather than trying to find a note purchaser because I just started SFH and MHP investing not long ago and figured biggerpocket might be a proper place to post this question lol.
Rene Hosman
Ask a MTR professional! Author of 30-Day Stay answers your questions
18 January 2025 | 16 replies
I would keep the deposit unless I am able to rebook the dates and then I would only make her pay the difference for any unbooked nights.
Colin Frank
19 years old and ready to jump into the real estate investing game!
2 January 2025 | 4 replies
He was working full time too, but the excitement (and nerves) of closing on that property had him checking calulations day and night.
Joseph Beilke
Costa Rica Info
11 January 2025 | 11 replies
Funny thing is this thread is pretty old and we just returned Saturday night from another trip to CR.
Henry Lazerow
Two warnings for the Chicago market! Section 8 lawsuits and fake tenants ID's
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
North side Chicago I have never even had to give a tenant a late fee and none of the tenants I have placed for clients have ever given them issues either, properly picked people pay like clockwork on autopay.
Alex Clark
is Cleveland Ohio a good place to invest?
23 January 2025 | 14 replies
Obviously each deal is unique and requires proper due diligence.
Desiree Rejeili
Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
9 January 2025 | 2 replies
You may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?
Walter Pineda
Your Property Management suggestion for Memphis, TN Please.
24 January 2025 | 12 replies
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