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Taylor Hughs Scaling: Why should I buy single families first then multifamilies later?
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
First congratulations on taking your real estate education seriously and putting yourself out there by posting on the BP forums.
Ana Escudero Insurance Broker in Boston for Multifamily property
3 January 2025 | 4 replies
I'll send you a message as I tried to post his contact info but BP didn't let me post it.
Natalia Perlova Tenant claims there is no heat, and it's Christmas
31 December 2024 | 57 replies
Agree with the last two posts.
James Dugan Fannie Mae / FHA 203k lenders for DFW?
3 January 2025 | 9 replies
Hey folks,Posting here because I couldn’t find a recent (past two year) answer about using Fannie Mae / FHA 203k etc loans for a house hack in DFW.
Eric Greenberg Vermont vs Smoky Mountains
6 January 2025 | 6 replies
It may be more helpful to post this message in one of the Vermont forums. 
Elizabeth Orth-He How do you handle STR laundry for larger properties?
26 December 2024 | 9 replies
They’re built for heavy use and have faster drying times—usually 30–45 minutes—without needing major electrical changes.If you’re up for a bigger investment, adding extra stackable units in the garage could be a great long-term fix, though it’ll mean some electrical work and setting up proper ventilation.I’d probably go for the commercial upgrade in your current space first—it’s quicker and might solve the bottleneck right away.
Mark Berardi How’s is Gatlinburg
26 December 2024 | 8 replies
Beach and ski market owners already know this, but for all the post-Covid Smokys owners this is the first year they are experience this and they are scared.
Jenna Schulze Best city to begin investing
8 January 2025 | 34 replies
Trust me, I have been there.I suggest you try to House hack in cities that you are already familiar with and have some connection with.Hire a great investor agent in that market and ask them all your questions and concerns.That I believe is the best way to get personalized advice tailored to your goals and lifestyle.You giving out Cleeveland and Toledo on your post will only attract biased opinions and advise.Only you know what you truly like, want, and can deal with.As Nicolas said, read this post and comments and hope that gives you a new perspective. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/1215726-break...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-expe...https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-balti...Goodluck and keep us posted.
Mark A. McElhannon Basic approach to secure financing on an investment property
8 January 2025 | 7 replies
https://nationalmortgageprofessional.com/news/study-reveals-....Not sure BP will allow that link to post, if not just google " 10000 saved using a broker vs direct lender" and you can find the article.On the flip side, there are some banks and credit unions that could offer products that they do not allow to be brokered.
Jeff Skinner New Investor Ohio
1 January 2025 | 14 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.