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29 January 2025 | 12 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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10 January 2025 | 10 replies
We have been in real estate for over 15 years, on the rental side we have owned up to 50 doors.
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12 January 2025 | 10 replies
That creates a compelling opportunity for investors willing to get in ahead of the curve.I’ve been investing there since 2019 and have built a 12-door portfolio primarily using the BRRRR method.
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29 December 2024 | 23 replies
Typically they have a side entrance that leads to the basement which can be easily split up with a door/wall.
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10 January 2025 | 2 replies
From adding bi-fold doors to creating outdoor kitchens, we design spaces that make the most of Southern California’s weather.These trends not only elevate the homes we renovate but also ensure they stand out in the market.
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8 January 2025 | 6 replies
As of today I own 13 doors; 3 of them UD student rentals and the rest in Wilmington.
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14 January 2025 | 4 replies
I have ~20 doors in OH that I self manage (there are some awesome softwares out there now for self management) and am looking to start investing in Buffalo too.
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22 December 2024 | 105 replies
I'm in Open Door Capital's Sunbelt Diversified Portfolio.
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14 January 2025 | 4 replies
Tailor these amounts to the significance of the task; for example:Roofer: $1,000/day (critical to weatherproof the site).Painter or garage door installer: $100–$200/day.Contract Value & Payment Terms:Agreed payment amount (lump sum or itemized costs).Breakdown of payment terms:Deposits.Progress draws.Retainage (if applicable).Scope of Work:Be as detailed as possible.
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6 February 2025 | 28 replies
Every state is different but what if you added additional egress doors/staircases?