Mike Terry
Help Evaluating a small multifamily
17 January 2025 | 5 replies
Someone else asked but what would market rents be including the extra storage?
Serge Hounkponou
New member from Indiana
7 January 2025 | 4 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.
Tiffani Hollis
Appliances - New or Used?
15 January 2025 | 5 replies
This was a cost-effective way to meet our requirement of providing just a stove and refrigerator (we don’t include washers or dryers), without breaking the bank further.But here’s the twist: If we were upgrading appliances for a long-term tenant with a stellar payment history, we might invest in brand-new appliances.
Thomas Farrell
BRRRR with ~400k Capital
11 January 2025 | 15 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.
Rose White
Tenant Background Check
15 January 2025 | 6 replies
I recommend you include some of your key qualification criteria in the advertisement.
Christopher R.
Homeowners Insurance/Landlord insurance/Umbrella insurance
26 December 2024 | 14 replies
Loss of Use / Loss of Rents: Normally, there is a 20% included limit.
Rene Hosman
What do you consider a "good" cash flow for a property in 2024?
7 January 2025 | 22 replies
Down payment of $13K including reserves sounds pretty low to me . ( Based on Maryland )
Alice Fairbairn
Maximizing ROI: 3 Key Features to Focus on in Short-Term Rental Properties
14 January 2025 | 9 replies
When I had to switch Property Management companies, they suggested that I do include pets in my rental listing.
Kirk Roberts
Kissimmee neighborhoods $250-300k
7 January 2025 | 12 replies
HOA is currently $172/month, with and additional $44 for club fees, covering club amenities, including a gym, boat lift, a restaurant etc.
Derek Heinz
House hacking with low liquidity and an investor or two
3 January 2025 | 3 replies
Clearly define terms, including an exit strategy, buyout options, and how proceeds will be split.