I don't read anything negative in the original post aginst newbies.

: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+, 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, 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.

Originally posted by @Terry Schoen:I used Bob Collett to find me a renter. 

Originally posted by @Vasyl Magura:Looking for some feedback on your East Side Cleveland rental business experience?

@Jeff Rappaport Hi Jeff, I'm originally from the area and still own a condo downtown SLC, but currently live in Washington, DC.

It's been 3 years since this post first originated and am wondering if opinions/thoughts have changed.

Originally posted by @Zach Yonek:Thanks.

Originally posted by Account Closed:That’s great, I also live in Leesburg and new to REI.

Originally posted by @Yi O.

They do qualify you based upon the cash flow of the property, but they have high origination fees, prepayment penalties and higher interest rates than conventional.