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Deanna B. Is Real Estate a Better Bet Than Treasuries in 2025?
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
In contrast, value-add multifamily properties like the Michigan apartment complex offer:Immediate cash flow exceeding bond yields.Significant upside potential through renovations and operational improvements.A position at the bottom of the market cycle, with strong tailwinds expected in the years ahead.For investors willing to explore opportunities beyond fixed-income investments, the current CRE market offers a compelling case.
ZZ Song Any experience with Prime Corporate Services?
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
But most of the positive reviews I see only mention the initial presentation (which reviews always comment on how great and informative they were).
David Lewis First Timer - Long Distance Investment?
31 January 2025 | 7 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.
Bob Judge New Member Introduction
25 January 2025 | 6 replies
I would greatly appreciate any guidance, resources, or recommendations you may have for someone in my position.
Ryan Crowley Pay off mortgage and snowball?
19 January 2025 | 61 replies
If the place is vacant, you are still taking that money out of your own pocket.I don't disagree with having a strong cash position; most of my properties are f&c.
Joe Kim How to speak to owners/landlords for rental arbitrage
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
But if you lay out your plan to the owner over the phone, it's very hard to get a "yes" because trust is developed with a face to face meeting.Trust can be established by talking about your past record (as an investor) but also if you have something positive about yourself (profession - real estate agent, nurse, teacher, fireman, doctor - any profession that can give you some added credentials).#4 Owner vs.
Karl Kauper 1031 Exchange Deadlines
24 January 2025 | 10 replies
Be positive -  I would guess that over 95% of our clients complete their exchanges with properties they like.  
Jadan Williams Need advice on what to do with Up to 200K
30 January 2025 | 19 replies
Still tons of positive cash flowing deals that meet the 1% rule and amazing appreciation here!
Gamal Harding Columbus Lands Another Large Tech Firm! 4000 Plus Jobs Coming
18 January 2025 | 7 replies
This move, representing a $900 million investment and the creation of 4,000 new jobs by 2035, positions Columbus, Ohio, at the forefront of technological and economic growth.
Travis Timmons AirDNA top STR markets to invest 2025
25 January 2025 | 25 replies
But really you’re just creating a second job for yourself and one that doesn’t pay very well if it even is cash flow positive at all 😆I used to buy houses for STR but now that I’ve got several STRs up and running that I bought many years ago, I stopped buying STR once mortgage rates went up and housing prices went up.