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Brant Laird Just getting started!
13 February 2025 | 18 replies
Even if you handle management yourself, budget at least 10% for property management costs so you’re already prepared to scale.
Anthony Klemm early stage strategy comparisons
10 February 2025 | 16 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.
Kyle Kulhanek Retitling a property to an LLC - Chicago
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
Use a quitclaim or warranty deed to transfer the title, and be prepared to pay Chicago’s transfer tax, calculated at $7.50 per $1,000 of the property’s fair market value.
Walder Javier Has anybody worked with Rehab Financial Group? (Hard money)
5 February 2025 | 5 replies
Be sure to calculate the impact this might have on your ROI.Fees: Be prepared for additional fees, such as origination fees, appraisal fees, and possible prepayment penalties.Things to Consider:Loan Terms: Understand the interest rate, the loan term, and any repayment penalties.
Kyle Fronckowiak Seeking Advise on creative loan structure
11 February 2025 | 6 replies
They are some incentive programs to rent it long term if that is your goal. 
Yamil Naf Seeking Advice: Raising $160K for a Second Short-Term Rental Investment in FL
10 February 2025 | 10 replies
Make sure to prepare a professional proposal, highlight your STR track record, and be transparent with your financial projections.
David Rutledge HELOC for investment property
7 February 2025 | 13 replies
Most of these program qualifies borrowers with income and very few DSCR.
Andria Kobylinski Boutique Hotel Investing - Financing
13 February 2025 | 16 replies
As mentioned by @Chris Mason, Bridge Loans: These short-term loans can provide immediate financing until more traditional financing becomes available or until the property stabilizes and becomes more attractive to lenders.Interest rates and stipulations may be a pain.Out of the box here and requires a few more research, SBA Loans: Small Business Administration loans can be an option, especially the SBA 7(a) loan program, which can be used for hotel acquisitions.I heard someone  mention - Mezzanine Financing: it involves a combination of debt and equity financing, which might appeal to some investors looking for higher returns.
Charlotte Wilson Calculating 1% Rule
22 February 2025 | 6 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.Section 8: Rents are too high for the program and cash paying tenants are better overall.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 yearsSection 8: Rents are usually too high for the program.Class C Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, high cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
John ONeill Confessions of a First-Time Flipper: What I Wish I Knew Before I Started!
10 February 2025 | 12 replies
Just be prepared for a learning curve and stay adaptable to new challenges.