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Account Closed Assist in Turnkey
9 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.
Mike Levene House Hacking In Expensive Markets
16 January 2025 | 23 replies
If no one but owner-occupants can STR... then that should mean opportunity for owner-occupants who STR their primary residences in many jurisdictions.- Large remodels or construction projects (Live in Flip) can be self-managed, worked on directly, and the value add, after 2 years, is largely tax free up to certain limits. - Many areas around the country allow for ADU Construction - house-hackers enjoy similar benefits to remodeling projects by being naturally on-site for ADU construction. 
Leslie L Meneus Networking? What do I do now?
9 January 2025 | 13 replies
No deal(s) just insights & offers to obtain a premium membership that cost ten times the membership you already have (with monthly or annual dues).
Dustin Calgaro Cash-out or partner on my 4 unit property in Costa Rica
11 January 2025 | 19 replies
So how are you going to convince an investor, presumably an American, to invest in a foreign country where he/she presumably has no experience rather than investing in his more profitable backyard.
Steve K. Anyone Else Fed Up With Loan Servicing Companies?
8 January 2025 | 33 replies
I have no mercy and no tolerance for poor ops when it comes to stuff like this.
Chris Kay How Far Does $50k Go for Rehab?
15 January 2025 | 14 replies
Definitely no way to do a full gut rehab or close to that for $50k today.
Zach Howard Are we allowed to post zillow links here for feedback/analysis on potential deals?
10 January 2025 | 12 replies
but if you say "can you walk 10 properties for me"... the answer is going to be no
Llamier Guzman Newbie Here (Duplex/Sfh)
10 January 2025 | 23 replies
Plus, house hacking with a VA loan’s benefits (no down payment, low interest) is a no-brainer.After a year, transitioning into BRRRR with single-family homes makes sense, especially since you’re working on your real estate license—it’ll sharpen your skills and help you spot opportunities.
Jacob Hrip Best financing options for a first time investor?
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
100% financing, no payments, financing in extra "cash out" money upfront so you can do a rate/term refi once you pay them off...