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Lilia Matlov Risks and Opportunities Coexist
11 January 2025 | 4 replies
Plus, compared to other parts of Florida, the Panhandle is still relatively affordable, making it a great option for first-time investors or those looking to diversify their portfolio.Another huge perk is Florida’s no state income tax and landlord-friendly laws, which make it easier to manage and profit from rental properties.
Mark S. American Homeowner Preservation (AHP) Fund
19 January 2025 | 354 replies
., contact investor relations and ask.  
Ryan McKay The Next Deal...
29 December 2024 | 24 replies
I do relatively well in my day job by today's standards but my hourly rate for self managing is closer to that of a surgeon. 
Angus Brooks Tax Implications for Refinancing a Property in an LLC and Distributing Funds
16 January 2025 | 12 replies
There can be specific issues that can cause the distribution to be taxable related to partners having enough basis / debt basis to distribute the proceeds. 
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.
Josue Ramos Best Markets To Invest
4 January 2025 | 35 replies
: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, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, 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, immediate cashflow and at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.
Kevin Robert Highgate New to Bigger pockets - New to Investing
1 January 2025 | 3 replies
This amounts to lost opportunity because if you had purchased RE, at the closing it can start producing return. 5) ADUs detract from the existing structure whether this is privacy, a garage, or just yard space. 6) this is related to number 1, but there are many more buyers looking to purchase homes for their family than there are RE investors looking to purchase small unit count properties.
David Woodside 500 hour rule - material participation
15 January 2025 | 12 replies
If you spend at least 500 hours annually managing or operating a rental or real estate-related business, the activity may qualify as non-passive, allowing you to deduct losses against other income.
Phillip Austin Should I fire one of my owners?
3 January 2025 | 8 replies
.- Tenant submitted a work order for low water pressure in 2 bathrooms- Tenant submitted a work order because the garage door doesn't close all the way and left a 2-3 inch gap at the bottom- Owner initially refused to address either work order- Owner demanding the tenants place furniture pads on each piece of furniture- Owner calling multiple times to speak through the work orders, asking when they've been scheduled, calling a couple days later requesting the invoices- Owner calling because they want to access their storage in the basement so they can remove several pieces of furniture being stored- Owner now emailing requesting multiple property inspections throughout the lease cycle- Owner questioning my experience and relative PM knowledge because I'm not following up with her in a timely manner (the following day after the work order)Keep in mind, this is 2 weeks after the tenants had moved in and the tenants are very happy in the home.This is something we see on a regular basis.
Marcus Stokes fix and Flip
18 January 2025 | 21 replies
Typically with houses of this age - you'll need structural folks to dig and install piers into the soil.