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+, 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, 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.

thanks so much for the trail tip on the two firms.

Any tips or important factors to be aware of?

What does yours look like and if you have a photo, that would be great.Also, any tips on what to include on the new sign is appreciated- thank you!

Any insights & tips would be appreciated!

The critical factors in any STR are nicely themed rooms, a higher end game room, modern decor, and a good view from the pool area. 

I purchased a 3/2/2, 1366 sqft rental home built in 1986 (roof 8-10 years, no pool, smoke alarm, etc) in May 2023.

I purchased a 3/2/2, 1366 sqft rental home built in 1986 (roof 8-10 years, no pool, smoke alarm, etc) in May 2023.

(Currently have a lender/agent).Appreciate any tips!

Hello Bigger Pockets, My team and I are looking for a tip to point us into the right direction of how to convert our current tenant from regular rent she pays to a Sect. 8 Voucher (where rents in that zip code are much higher), she will have a percentage of the monthly rent paid for her by the government.