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Sephr Bemanpour New to real estate investing, any tips on identifying markets for SFH/MFH rentals
15 October 2024 | 4 replies
: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.
Rene D. When buying from Mom n Pop sellers...
16 October 2024 | 7 replies
It seems you are the only person who understood the question wanting to know what a seller makes (not even sure how or why you think that).As a typical part of the DD process it is not uncommon to ask for property/entity tax returns.
Josh Terranova Any Section 8 Landlords out there?
18 October 2024 | 23 replies
Typically Section 8 assistance will track along the market rent for low income communities in the area (slightly higher or lower depending on the location). 
David H. Best 7 Day Minimum Stay Strategy.... Fri-Fri vs Sat-Sat vs Any 7 Day
18 October 2024 | 11 replies
If your guests are typically driving in from nearby, then perhaps Fri-Fri.AnyDay-AndDay could still leave gaps in your schedule. 
Samantha Zanotelli Jumbo Loan Question
16 October 2024 | 7 replies
These reserves can typically be in liquid assets, including cash, stocks, or retirement funds.4.
Clay Teegarden Fix and flipping tax implications.
17 October 2024 | 9 replies
It’s typically worth considering if it should be rented out and refinanced instead!
Don Konipol How Heavy Is Your Wealth Tilted Toward Real Estate?
17 October 2024 | 12 replies
This amount fluctuates, typically peaking before a property purchase and then gradually decreasing as we rebuild reserves for the next opportunity.
Ari Lagunas First Time Investment Property Strategy - San Diego
16 October 2024 | 13 replies
These are not typical life insurance policies.
Phil Petite Question About How to Structure Deals Using Private Money
17 October 2024 | 12 replies
They own a note secured by the property.I think you are convoluting equity investors and the typical terms and structures provided to equity investors and private lenders.Think of your "investors" as the bank.  
Adolphus Fletcher What biz formation is best for multifamily investing? Like llc, s-corp,c-corp.
16 October 2024 | 4 replies
@Adolphus Fletcher For multifamily investing, most real estate investors typically use an LLC for several reasons:Liability Protection: LLCs protect your personal assets from lawsuits or debts associated with the property.Pass-Through Taxation: Income and losses from an LLC pass through to your personal tax return, avoiding double taxation seen in C-Corps.Flexibility: LLCs allow for flexible management structures and are easier to maintain than corporations.Anonymity: In some states, LLCs can offer a degree of anonymity if you use a registered agent and form the LLC in a state that doesn’t require public disclosure of members, such as Delaware or Wyoming.S-Corps are should be avoided for real estate investing because of various reasons.