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Tomoko Hale A possible first STR property?
28 January 2025 | 29 replies
If I were in your position I'd fill it with my own furniture and not overpay for a property.
Henry Clark LA Fires Taxes and Insurance
14 January 2025 | 1 reply
Folks this is meant as a beneficial post and not about good or bad positions.  
Tayvion Payton Seeking Advice: Is $850K a Reasonable Offer for This Multifamily Property?
13 January 2025 | 17 replies
The 1 mile income radius could be misleading in either way to the positive or negative if the property is on the right or wrong "side of the tracks" so to speak.The 80% occupancy, if it's solely due to the mismanagement of the current owner could be an opportunity. 
Jon Ankenbauer Best Way To Transfer Land From a Family Member
28 January 2025 | 8 replies
Thank you @Drew Sygit, I hadn't considered the lien position of the lender in regards to the land.
Johnny Lynum Multifamily vs. Single-Family—What’s Your Take?
17 January 2025 | 20 replies
Quote from @Kailas Tare: When deciding which market segment to target in real estate—whether it’s multifamily (MF) properties or single-family homes (SFH)—it's crucial to consider the dynamics of the competitive landscape and your own financial position.
Jerry Zigounakis First STR Advice
28 January 2025 | 10 replies
Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.
Amir Portal Help whit choosing a neighborhoods for BRRRR strategy
28 January 2025 | 10 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.
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.
Henry Lazerow Two warnings for the Chicago market! Section 8 lawsuits and fake tenants ID's
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
You can decline them off their credit, background and for not having 2 past positive references.
Melissa Vass Scott Canadian Wanting To Invest In The US Market, Is Ohio The Right Fit?
19 January 2025 | 11 replies
seller finance opportunities are very, very difficult to find.hope this helps - happy to dialogue furtherWell in the midwest, you can still find the 1% rule and positive cash flow!