Marc Robinson
Community input on a small mobile home park, distressed with high vacancy
13 January 2025 | 10 replies
One of our parks is 60% POH and in my experience the only way that park pencils as well as it does is to get through all the major repairs, get the homes 'right' and then keep them 'right'.
Vinay M.
What's it been like investing in Columbus? Where should I invest?
19 January 2025 | 10 replies
The big pros are the strong job market (lots of major employers), good population growth, and still-reasonable entry prices.
Alex Tang
Opting for Actual Cash Value vs Replacement Cost if Home Damaged by a Fire
12 January 2025 | 3 replies
@Alex TangI just had a major fire in one of my rentals in December.
Chandler Koch
New Real Estate Investor in Boise Idaho - Go Broncos!
15 January 2025 | 7 replies
I currently have a majority of my savings invested in the stock market but am looking to diversify into real estate and other ventures to achieve my financial goals.
Dylan Watts
Single family rental unit with a pool
14 January 2025 | 7 replies
Any major headaches that come with that?
Steven Rosenfeld
What do you think of syndicate sponsor Goodegg Investments?
26 January 2025 | 51 replies
They have been incredibly transparent but they are currently deciding on a capital call or selling the property at a major loss (70-80%).
John Williams
Private Money Lending Gone Bad
16 January 2025 | 15 replies
And lastly, market risks and mismanaged funds can also create major headaches, especially for those involved in lending groups.
Nick Henry
Appreciation or Cash Flow Focus When Starting Out
1 February 2025 | 23 replies
Thats a great way to profit of $177K in a year but she did know the contractors and the has an eye for those type of quick turn arounds.You will see multifamily 2-4 units a ton of duplex 2 units for under $250K again these are usually not turnkey fully renovated properties but they will pass an appraisal without being subject to any major repairs.
Sakib Khan
Thinking About Buying My First Rental Property – Need Advice for the Near DMV area!
14 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.
James Colgan
House Hack - Duplex
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
Another one to consider is the FHA 203(b) if the repairs aren’t too major and you’re okay handling some out-of-pocket fixes.