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Matthew Posteraro Conservative Scaling for House Hacking
29 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.
Tyler Walley Getting Started in Short Term Rentals
1 February 2025 | 11 replies
Are there any options with lower down payments?
Chris Seveney Home Payments as % of Median Income
12 February 2025 | 15 replies
If the government wants the debt to drop, forcing interest rates lower would likely help that by stimulating the economy.
Benjamin Larabee Bookkeeper Advice Needed
12 February 2025 | 13 replies
This can’t have a lower rate of theft/fraud.
Jackie Lin Does Anyone have experience building a detached ADU in the backyard of their SFH
12 February 2025 | 5 replies
This implies residential units can be built at lower costs and provide better return than building a single ADU.11) adding an ADU to SFH can make the SFH fall under rent control.
AJ Satcher Single HVAC System In a home with 2 units. Smells go right through duct-work!
15 January 2025 | 2 replies
The lower unit is a basement/guest suite.
Ming Huang Which market should I invest as a newbie: San Antonio Vs Austin Vs OKC
22 January 2025 | 3 replies
It's a more affordable market and lower property taxes, so you may actually have a chance to cash flow.
Daniel Vo Daniel New Member Introduction
24 January 2025 | 16 replies
Hi Daniel, Columbus GA has properties much lower in price than the metro Atlanta area, you should do fine to learn your local market.
Cory St. Esprit Would you renew?
30 January 2025 | 21 replies
I would not offer furnished rentals in lower income areas. 
Cameron Marro Seeking Renovation Advice for My First Investment Property
3 February 2025 | 15 replies
The old adage is "marry the property, but date the rate" meaning that if in a few years interest rates are lower you can refinance again into that rate. 5.