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28 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.
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12 January 2025 | 21 replies
Quote from @Preston Dean: Quote from @Michael Ewers: Quote from @Preston Dean: Hi @Michael EwersI have had a few past clients from Cali call me saying "I sent post cards to home sellers and I have someone who wants to sell, can you help me with pictures and videos" I think their method was just mass mail and they got a few hits.
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7 February 2025 | 5 replies
Someone put a fancy brand name on something relatively common.When the policy is designed properly, they should always outperform traditional retirement plans (dollar for dollar).
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17 January 2025 | 37 replies
We receive countless gifts and thank you cards from borrowers all over USA.
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17 January 2025 | 28 replies
There is a processing fee if you choose the credit card option, but a direct ACH has no additional charges.
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23 January 2025 | 4 replies
Structuring the agreement properly, outlining how profits will be split, who covers the rehab costs, and what the timeline looks like can ensure the seller feels confident in the process.
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19 January 2025 | 6 replies
It will likely still continue being a difficulty.You mentioned bills, are they credit card bills?
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29 January 2025 | 12 replies
The proper answer is "it depends" I don't know anything about your case.I do prefer simple over unnecessary complexity.
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27 January 2025 | 11 replies
Look at it more like a credit card.
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25 January 2025 | 5 replies
I know he will be able to give you the proper guidance that you need in order to make a sound decision.