Camille Romero
Real Estate Advice Needed
22 January 2025 | 31 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.
Caleb Mesquita
New to Real Estate/Looking to learn
16 January 2025 | 5 replies
You can also find real estate investing groups through meetup.com, Facebook, or a Google search.
Andrew Ugbomah
NYC REI Advise
14 January 2025 | 5 replies
Search for the BP podcast episode with Jude Bernard - he is very active in NYC.
John K Smith
Property Management Fees in Rochester, NY
21 January 2025 | 1 reply
Line Item Fee Collected Rents 10% of All Collected Rents New Tenant Search & Onboarding $500 Business Hour Service Calls $80/hour + Materials Cost + Tax After Hour Service Calls $110/hour + Materials Cost + Tax HVAC Cleaning & InspectionGutter CleaningSpring/Fall Exterior CleanupSeasonal Mowing & Weed TrimmingSeasonal Snow PlowingGeneral Contractor Vendor Cost + 10% Oversight Fee
Melissa Vass Scott
Canadian Wanting To Invest In The US Market, Is Ohio The Right Fit?
19 January 2025 | 11 replies
I imagine it’s a relatively short drive from Southwestern Ontario, and it offers some unique opportunities that align well with what you’re looking for.Detroit has seen tremendous progress over the last decade, with significant investment and revitalization in many areas.
Joy Daniels
What Marketing Strategies Have Helped You Increase Occupancy Rates for Your STRs?
26 January 2025 | 8 replies
I don't know exactly for sure, but after I call Airbnb CS and have them search for my listing, I get a booking request in the next day or two.
Anita Z.
Real Estate Investor Tax write-offs
10 January 2025 | 16 replies
This travel expense is not a business expense related to the property you already own until you have identified the next property you want to buy (once identified, costs are added to the basis mentioned above).
Arif Gungorur
How to Do Zoning Research
16 January 2025 | 1 reply
Land Use Codes and Building FeasibilityExample 1: Property Land Use CodesActivity Code: 4000 (Social, institutional, or infrastructure-related)Function Code: 1000 (Residence or accommodation)Ownership Code: 4200 (State government)Example: Regrid Property Example 1Example 2: Zoning DetailsZoning Code: T3Zoning Description: Sub Urban ZoneZoning Type: ResidentialZoning Subtype: Single FamilyOwnership Code: 1500 (Businesses and commercial entities)Example: Regrid Property Example 2Based on these land use and zoning codes, can I build a house on either of these parcels?
Tori Rhodes
Real Estate Investor who
24 January 2025 | 7 replies
I bought my first house when I was 24 and now have 5 relatively small properties in Michigan!
Jonathan B.
STR Depreciation/Bonus Depreciation Question
24 January 2025 | 11 replies
Hello, I have searched the forum but have been unable to find a sample "time log" for material participation purposes.