: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.

With your construction background and the extra time your day job gives you, you're in a great position to dive into real estate investing.

I look forward to sharing insights, learning from your experiences, and contributing positively to our community.Thank you for welcoming me into this forum!

I am already seeing positive signs including far better dialogue between the building trades and local government.

Over doing this 30 years my experience has been that able-bodied applicants are turned off by that stuff in the shower.

  $300 positive cash on day one with roughly $30k equity. 

It can quite literally make or break your ability to have positive cash flow.Reducing the Need for TurnoverFirst and foremost, the idea that tenants renewing their lease or moving out is something you can’t control is a myth.

Evaluate your financial position and obligations.  

Their software is solid, I was able to get several positive references, and the pricing is reasonable.

See if you can get a positive result on this deal as quickly as possible and then figure out the mistakes and next steps.