Logan Rhea
Thoughts if this property flip Scope of work is too low
23 January 2025 | 5 replies
., HVAC tune-up, plumbing fixes)Deep clean entire property pre-listingEstimated Cost: $5,000Total Estimated Renovation Cost: $145,000Project TimelineWeek 1-2: Planning and DemolitionFinalize design and materialsObtain necessary permitsBegin demolition (kitchen, bathrooms, floors)Week 3-5: Structural and Major InstallationsInstall new cabinets and countertops in kitchenComplete bathroom tiling and vanity installationRefinish or replace flooringWeek 6-7: Painting and FixturesPaint interior and exteriorInstall lighting, hardware, and plumbing fixturesWeek 8: Finishing TouchesLandscaping and curb appeal updatesDeep cleaning and stagingTotal Timeline: 8 Weeks*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.
Kenny Bao
Advice on Off-Market Apartment Strategies
29 January 2025 | 9 replies
So a majority of the ownership groups would want to sell, plus since they are more sophisticated owners usually would sell through a broker to get max price and not sell privately.
Zach Howard
New, hungry, eager to start while also patient. Large risk appetite.
10 January 2025 | 17 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.
Giovanni Magana
First Post, New member but Old Listener
20 January 2025 | 12 replies
Start small, be patient, and stay connected with local meetups and online investor communities for support.
Ryan Washer
Long Island New York meet up
26 January 2025 | 28 replies
For that reason (& other reasons like no one was meeting even online), I started Real Estate Rocks.
Benjamin Ying
First time investor needing some confidence!
1 February 2025 | 49 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.
Anthony Sigala
Is the 1% rule dead in Arizona?
20 January 2025 | 31 replies
There are wholesalers in every major city in the country and they are buying at 70% to 90% of value all day long, every day of the week.
Bruce Woodruff
Thoughts on the California fire repercussions
14 January 2025 | 17 replies
Quote from @Matthew Paul: Isnt there going to be a major problem with mudslides once they get rain .
Ryan S.
My first STR in Aspen, CO
24 January 2025 | 13 replies
Make sure you know when each of the major holidays and events are in Aspen to price accordingly.
Devin La Croix
When can I buy again?
21 January 2025 | 4 replies
But if you get a major expense you could then potentially have a decent amount of debt.