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Sol Baum Re: No due diligence-commercial
22 January 2025 | 7 replies
That sort of thing is typically negotiable.
David Young Questions From a first time Investor
29 January 2025 | 12 replies
@David YoungRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
Ryan Ruppert Shopify for own STR website?
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
I know Shopify typically is a more commerce base platform.
Joe Gellenbeck New to Investing - Excited to Get Started!
21 January 2025 | 18 replies
@Joe Gellenbeck Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?
Tove Fox Nevada, Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania Out of State Investing
20 January 2025 | 22 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.
Zhenyang Jin Will personal DTI impact underwriting of commercial loan for 6-units multifamily
27 January 2025 | 9 replies
The financial of property is good:      DSCR = 1.3; LTV = 45%;Both my liquidity and net worth passes Chase's test.
Natalie Gelbke-Mattis Asking Seller to JV
20 January 2025 | 1 reply
In the assets I am considering - the seller is typically selling because they no longer have the time or energy. 
Ed Lopez Excessive "Make Ready" Costs from Property Manager
21 January 2025 | 35 replies
These properties typically turn over once a year as they are mostly student rentals. 
Jarret Jarvis Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager for Your Chicago House Hack?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
Let’s break it down.Self-Managing Your Chicago House HackPros of Self-Managing✅ More Cash Flow – Property managers typically charge 8-12% of monthly rent.
Keetaek Hong Where (cities) & what (asset types) in Dallas/Houston to invest for maximum apprec!
31 January 2025 | 5 replies
@Keetaek Hong I have a lot of clients who are facing the same challenges but they understand the long game and that it's imperative to build a portfolio, With that lowered interest rate I mentioned you are looking at 30% down and including PM fees will typically have you around break even or barely positively cash flowing.