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8 February 2025 | 4 replies
We work hard to keep things positive and real estate-focused (no politics or religion).
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24 January 2025 | 2 replies
@Melissa Sejour The search function shows many have used itReviews are positive examplehttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/49/topics/310282-busine...
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
On the positive side, since it is in a pretty decent location, it is fairly easy to keep these rented.
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15 January 2025 | 14 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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14 January 2025 | 15 replies
I fairly positive that wont work, i have read that contacting mortgage brokers is the best way to go if you can find one.
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8 February 2025 | 104 replies
In my opinion that leaves me with two options.
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29 January 2025 | 18 replies
I'm almost positive I've seen Memphis real estate agents post on the forums.
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31 December 2024 | 1 reply
I recently helped a friend who was in a similar position - looking to tap into equity for a rental property purchase in Phoenix.
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21 January 2025 | 59 replies
But that will be your decision and at least you have options.
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26 January 2025 | 7 replies
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