Darlene S.
Avantstay pros cons for an owner? Short Term Rental
24 January 2025 | 36 replies
Currently, I self manage using software program that centralizes the majority of information and messaging and pushes to all the platforms that we list the properties on.
Rob Beardsley
Top 10 Reasons to Invest in Pittsburgh
5 January 2025 | 8 replies
Pittsburgh is home to many major universities including the rapidly growing Carnegie Mellon University which is “at least partially responsible for Pittsburgh’s growth, from revitalized neighborhoods to a vibrant and booming restaurant scene.”
Parker Robertson
Rent to Retirement Academy Experience
25 January 2025 | 17 replies
Additionally, the majority of the price is refunded if you invest with RTR.
Jorge Caceres
Utilities included worth the risk?
7 January 2025 | 28 replies
With my LTRs I have been switching to all tenant paid utilities after my first winter where I discovered the majority of my tenants were setting the heat at 78 (which is unreasonable in Northern New Hampshire) and leaving their windows open in -20 degree weather.
Dave Allen
If you magically had 100,000 to invest...
15 January 2025 | 24 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.
Lee Sanders
Hello from Boston MA
27 January 2025 | 25 replies
Plus macroeconomics here in Columbus is booming right now because of developments from Intel, Meta, Amazon, Honda, and lots of major companies building out here.
Annie Anson
How to meet material participation hours for out of state investors
22 January 2025 | 25 replies
It is your first year when you get the major tax savings windfall due to cost segregation and bonus depreciation.
Keith A.
Going without landlord's insurance. Have you done it?
7 January 2025 | 7 replies
Did you keep some coverage in case of major lawsuits?
Brian Stinson
Insurance deductibles for SFR
6 January 2025 | 5 replies
One of the major driving factors for increased premiums is the carrier's requirement for higher replacement cost limits on file for buildings.
Clare Pitcher
Flat Rate vs. Percentage Based Managment Fee
30 January 2025 | 19 replies
You will get killed on the C and D properties which are usually the majority of most properties handled by a metro PM company.