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Anthony Miller Aspiring Residential Investor
7 January 2025 | 11 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.
Stephen Karathomas Mobile Home Investing
5 January 2025 | 4 replies
Try looking for lower priced mobile homes on private property that need to be moved. 
Michael Plaks EXPLAINED: should I trust all those "End-of-Year Tax Saving Tips"?
24 December 2024 | 6 replies
Some assets can be valued significantly lower than their actual worth because of illiquidity and other factors.
Mark Beekman Where can my LLC get a HELOC?
9 January 2025 | 15 replies
Legitimate, in this case, means that the entity is part of an overall business investment strategy whereby you have a business plan, tax returns, and the funds you seek are for further business expansion.If, however, the LLC is a stand alone entity, is not profitable, or is not legitimate, then your probably better off putting into your personal name and securing funding that way, or still talking to local or regional banks to see if they have any loan programs available where you might be able to secure financing.
Vinny Muli Tapping into equity on my property that is under an LLC
3 January 2025 | 19 replies
Payments stay lower, cashflow better and it'll boost your balance sheet not to mention lower risk when things go awry. 
George Daly Weather Impact on Deal Analysis
5 January 2025 | 5 replies
But weigh the costs of insurance and taxes against the cash flow and make your decision accordingly.
Gabriel D. Zapata Notice of an Independent Solar Energy Producer Contract
2 January 2025 | 4 replies
Then they lock them in to a SLIGHTLY lower initial cost per kWh.
Steven Hsu CPA in Dallas, TX
3 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Steven HsuBigger Pockets is a great place to find a real estate tax accountant.A good real estate accountant can save you thousands of dollars by leveraging entity selection and formation, tax deductions, cost segregations, bonus depreciation and tax planning.I recommend finding an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation, business taxation, financial planning and tax planning.You may want to consider working with your accountant remotely to expand your options.I would also recommend looking for a accountant willing to work with you throughout the year.
Zach Howard Financing options for non-US citizens
2 January 2025 | 21 replies
It's a riskier loan given you do not carry a social security, no US credit & no experience.Due to increased risk comes mitigation (Lower LTV & Higher Rates)
Keira Hamilton What I Learned from Owning and Selling a Laundromat – Exploring a Different Asset Cla
6 January 2025 | 31 replies
Those non-cash expenses definitely helped us out during tax season.2.