Brett Coultas
New member introduction and host financial question
21 January 2025 | 8 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.
Evan Miller
Entity Transfer - Loans
28 January 2025 | 4 replies
It’s a straightforward process that offers benefits to both buyers and sellers.
Joshua Parsons
Really long distance investing (International)
19 January 2025 | 46 replies
Prices are far lower there “relatively” speaking due to low demand.
Rafael Ro
Safe and stable investment: Do I buy rental properties or keep money in a HYSA?
11 January 2025 | 67 replies
As I wrote in another reply too - one more benefit for me is that in a way it's "forced savings" - I have to find a way to pay the bill...
Blake Winiecki
Real Estate Side Hustle Ideas
1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Does anyone have any ideas for some investing related side work or know of any investors that need some remote help with their business?
David Young
Questions From a first time Investor
29 January 2025 | 12 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.
Jason Stewart
New Member in Charleston, SC
26 January 2025 | 2 replies
Just started our own firm investing in and managing property in our relatively new (~5 years now) home in Charleston, SC.Happy to be a resource to anyone and look forward to making quality local connections!
Alex R.
Southern Impression Homes
14 January 2025 | 27 replies
They market as “lock in now at today’s prices and reap the benefits later” but that is just not the reality.
Cody Caswell
What Areas Should You Invest The Most Money In?
29 January 2025 | 1 reply
Since bathrooms are relatively small, using some unique tiles and fixtures won’t break the bank and will go a long way with buyers.3.
Bruce D. Kowal
The §1245 Silver Lining: Turning Tax "Pain" into Strategic Gain
6 February 2025 | 3 replies
More like a 101 of taxation: you had a reserve of losses -> it helps when you have profits.And a tax geek addendum:I also do not see a direct link to cost segregation benefits here.