Includes a single family home (4 br) which was divided in two sections one of which is being rented.

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Please advise.ThanksMel I'd recommend a local Independent Agency that has access to multiple markets including surplus lines

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.

This includes cap ex, repairs (will a renter leave the property in the same condition you hand it off in?

I also worked with a great lender who helped navigate financing options, including my HELOC, to make the deal happen.

@Robert Spiegel Great question, and it’s always a balancing act when dealing with long-term tenants who’ve been fantastic overall.Based on my experience managing over 1,200 rental homes in North Texas, including areas like Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano, and Frisco, here’s how I would approach this:Cleaning Charge: While $540 may feel steep, it can vary depending on the size of the property and local market rates.

The Homeowners Insurance will include Builder's Risk. 

We can also include rehab financing, if there is any value add opportunities with this deal you have on the table. 

Property includes: (2 buildings)The large old building with main level office previously a dental office and potential for build out second floor of (1)-1br efficiency apartment, (3)-2br/1bath.