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Dan Attivissimo Aspiring new investor
28 December 2024 | 11 replies
: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.
Claude Diehl Sell a Solo 401K property with owner financing
23 December 2024 | 6 replies
The specialist I recommend you have is an attorney to properly draft the documents and a title company to facilitate the deal.
Adam Macias Wholesaling as it is today will be a thing of the past.
12 January 2025 | 8 replies
I've done plenty of deals without and agent, off market not even on the MLS but I'm one of those wholesalers that did things properly, had qualified buyers before even reaching out to sellers and strictly stuck with assignments.Biggest problem is so many "wholesalers" barely have the understand of a deed or what title insurance is so there's an immense amount of knowledge they need before hand which can just be provided to them by getting a license!
Roy Gottesdiener Pulling out equity will kill my cash flow but I want to grow my portfolio
31 December 2024 | 9 replies
i agree that a new purchase at 75% equity will typically not have significant cash flow and may even be negative when properly allocating for all expenses.Investing to max equity without reserves is risky and you indicate would result in stress.  
Mark Berardi How’s is Gatlinburg
26 December 2024 | 8 replies
There's certainly been an uptick in available properties over the last few years as some owners have grown tired, new construction is booming in new lots and ones that were lost in fires, & investors who bought in 2020-2022 who may've overpaid and weren't properly set up are struggling.
Elijah Berg 36% Rent increse Two weeks Into First duplex as a 19 year old Investor
4 January 2025 | 23 replies
You lack the proper perspective.
Ethan Slater New Member Joining BiggerPockets
4 January 2025 | 14 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.
David Putz Lets hear what Note Servicers other Note Investors use.
2 January 2025 | 29 replies
You can check the NMLS for licensing (some servicers will operate without being properly licensed in that state).  
Ken M. Creative Financing for 2025
2 January 2025 | 10 replies
Now, ca n you learn to properly do creative financing from a mentor/coach/investor - of course.
Michelle Wang Frustrated Massachusetts Landlord Seeking Advice on Dealing with Problematic Tenants
25 December 2024 | 12 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.