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Jonathan Blanco Is it worth seeking lenders with $0 lender fees?
25 January 2025 | 12 replies
For the most part, most lenders are going to be relatively close in cost assuming we are talking about a straight forward loan product, we all borrower from the same pool of money to make these loans. 
Abhishek Wahi Question About Location: Plymouth Michigan
23 January 2025 | 4 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.
Ivan Castanon I need to change strategies. What should I do?
3 February 2025 | 47 replies
What we came up with was an infill product that matches what three story walk ups are in the multifamily market.
Chase Pomerantz Newbies looking to break into real estate investing
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
Consider different strategies like mid and short term rentals as I believe the Portland area would allow for success in both (although I have heard Portland proper is tough on STRs).Best of luck!
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
27 January 2025 | 13 replies
Whether it’s the proper legal route or unconventional methods, I’m open to any suggestions to help me get rid of these tenants sooner.Thank you in advance.I completely understand your frustration—situations like these can be incredibly challenging, both financially and emotionally.
Christopher R. Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
23 January 2025 | 15 replies
That may increase your cost or limit the coverage you can get.The Year that the following were updated (either partially or fully) would be good to know:- Heating systems- Roof- Plumbing- electricalSome companies will not write properties with systems that have not been updated.As long as you are living there, the proper policy for a 1-4 family is a "Homeowners" policy.
Jonathan Weinberger I bought 1.5M worth of property in Detroit... Here are the numbers.
3 February 2025 | 56 replies
Well 50% is a bit much, IF you renovated properly.
Melody R. Thoughts about the virtual CPA firm The Real Estate CPA?
16 January 2025 | 18 replies
What I did get, was on a marketing email list that sells their other virtual products.
Fiona Brown Has anyone used or heard of Blue Metric Group?
28 January 2025 | 14 replies
The founder appears to have been involved in businesses outside of real estate: ‘My dream is a locally made grooming products business’ | People | nashvillepost.comSo it does not appear there is a lot of track record there, but those are questions I would ask.
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.