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3 February 2025 | 25 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
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31 January 2025 | 42 replies
Let’s provide updates to the community here.
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29 January 2025 | 10 replies
Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.
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3 February 2025 | 10 replies
Focus on long-term rentals in affordable markets with reliable cash flow, and steer clear of high-cost flips, lower-class properties, or overleveraging in areas that rely solely on appreciation.Good luck!
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29 January 2025 | 2 replies
While there are great wholesalers out there (not dissing the wholesale community per se), they are not in this for you.
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9 February 2025 | 12 replies
@Jamie O'Connell I already did and noticed the comps ;-) But a true investment property appraisal should be mostly based on the income approach.
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27 January 2025 | 5 replies
Cities and communities are also cracking down on people using homes for this.
10 February 2025 | 8 replies
Quote from @Mitch Seiffert: I have a single-family house in Minneapolis that I've been approached by a couple of parties interested in using it as a group home.
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11 January 2025 | 6 replies
Hey Rafael, as someone who's been investing in Florida for 20 years, especially in Tampa, I'd say you can’t go wrong with focusing on this market—it’s got strong appreciation, great rental demand, and tax-friendly opportunities.