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Joe Gellenbeck New to Investing - Excited to Get Started!
21 January 2025 | 18 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, 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.
Nathan Gesner Landlords - Screen your applicants!!!
7 February 2025 | 10 replies
We were just really lucky to not have any major issues pop up until last year.  
John Friendas Maximum # of DSCR Loans Lenders Will Give?
22 January 2025 | 12 replies
Hey @John FriendasI have purchased 4 of my Co-Living (rent by room) properties with DSCR, 1 of them within the last few months.Not that I necessarily recommend this, but there are short-term-rental DSCR products.
Rob Anteau How Can I Improve My Welcome Basket Guests?
6 February 2025 | 18 replies
Don’t forget practical items like toiletries, a cozy blanket, and a handwritten welcome note.To balance cost and quality, consider buying in bulk or looking for local products that offer great value.
Isaiah Cortez Exploring the Ft. Lauderdale STR Market
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
Major brands like Ritz Carlton and Waldorf Astoria are currently developing property there, where they have traditionally developed in Miami, Fort Laud, and Palm Beach. 
William Silva Multi family (2-4) units. Getting started
30 January 2025 | 8 replies
It’s also important to distinguish between those who are genuinely advising you and those who are selling you a service or product disguised as advice.I went to my first real estate conference in Atlanta in 2005.
Andrew Cargal Don't use The Mortgage Shop
11 February 2025 | 4 replies
You could give them a thousand bad reviews, if they are the only person in town offering a specific type of product, people will still do business with them.
Marshal Butterfield New Member Introduction
15 January 2025 | 9 replies
Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.
Isaac Terry Investing Out Of State - Starting
22 January 2025 | 20 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.
Joe S. Is there a demand for Short term rentals in Kyle Texas?
30 January 2025 | 11 replies
If you are near a major city like Austin, you will always have a stream of guests you can find.