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Don Konipol Customers You Should Avoid
22 September 2024 | 11 replies
The typical agent would not waste time showing you more than a few properties.
Allen Zhu first time investor , how many realtors can you work with being an REI?
18 September 2024 | 9 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.
Katie Williams Tired of Innago …
19 September 2024 | 18 replies
We can take it away sooner if you request it, but two months in would be pretty aggressive typically
Clemens Georg New investor looking for guidance to buy first property.
18 September 2024 | 7 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.
Oliver Sparks Multifamily fire alarms
16 September 2024 | 2 replies
We would treat this like a code violation for parking on the grass or having trash out front.
Luke Davis HELOC, DSCR, or Conventional?
20 September 2024 | 9 replies
Typically it is better to get as many conventional loans as you can first before entering the DSCR space.  
Eric Formiller Turnkey or renovate?
19 September 2024 | 7 replies
As Justin mentioned, the advantage of immediate cash flow is why turnkey properties typically come with a premium price tag.Try to get a sense of why you are investing in real estate and what the goal of getting into it may be then decide what option is best for you.
Jason Wray Mortgage Rates Take a Deep Dive!
19 September 2024 | 2 replies
It will get tougher as we roll into 2025 to land a good deal in a market with lower rates and triple the buyers.I do agree though apples and oranges from a typical angle if had only been .25% and if the 10 Year was still above 4.25% but it allows for MBS to open margins on primary homes, FHA/Ginne Mae yield are highest of 2024.
John Liao Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) (<900 SF) to be built by-right
19 September 2024 | 4 replies
Building small units in small unit count is some of the most expensive development.  2) the financing on an ADU is typically far worse than for initial investment property acquisition or is often not leveraged (HELOC, cash out refi, etc).
Ana Vhan What kind of insurance for residential rental?
18 September 2024 | 1 reply
Traditional Landlord insurance from the typical companies like liberty mutual and statefarm or some kind of commerical insurance is better?