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Kyle Carter How to build a out of state team
7 January 2025 | 8 replies
A PMC is the ONLY one that will deal daily with your property.Here's some copy & paste advice on hwo to screen PMCs:Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.
Manuel Angeles Eric Spofford Section 8 Course
7 January 2025 | 27 replies
BUTTTT there is sooooo mcuh garbage out there that you'll have to sift through to find the gold and then you have to learn it, put it in proper order, THENNNN take action. 
Sebastian Nadal Looking to House Hack in Chicago for the first time
8 January 2025 | 6 replies
Definitely screen properly and don’t cut corners!
Alice Fairbairn Maximizing ROI: 3 Key Features to Focus on in Short-Term Rental Properties
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
Having reasonable expectations, hiring a local professional (Realtor or PM), doing your research, and doing everything right (i.e. pro photos, professional design, good renovation, proper amenities and location, etc) are the keys to success in 2025.
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.
Karen F. LVP over very thin, hard carpet?
8 January 2025 | 3 replies
There are so many options for LVP now, from lower priced to higher.Yeah, that's not a proper install, you'll have problems.
Jesus Nieto Need help with SubTo Deal
28 January 2025 | 12 replies
The guru your son is learning this technique from is likely not telling your son that the deal will almost certainly encourage your son to get an "off-market" deal from a "wholesaler" who is unlikely to properly disclose the details of the property or encourage an inspection. 
Sean Gallagher Scaling out of state while busy working my W-2
12 January 2025 | 23 replies
@Sean Gallagherso congrats on your success so far, but like @V.G Jason said I might try to get more focused... your post kinda says "how do I buy more units so that I have more units?"
Audrey X. Jerry M Feeney - e1031xchange.com, legit?
8 January 2025 | 31 replies
(Interesting that I just came across this old post for the first time.)I’ve used Jerry Feeney’s e1031xchange multiple times.
Ryan Kane Need Advice on Next Steps for my Real Estate Portfolio
26 January 2025 | 5 replies
For the community development dept, you'll need proper plans (architect), site survey, permits, etc. when you're ready.