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Leeling Chew Should all tenants fill out rental application, or only the one who pays the rent?
10 January 2025 | 8 replies
This includes credit, criminal, and rental history checks for all parties.
Julie Muse Outlook St: Quick Flip Success in Mission, KS!
13 January 2025 | 1 reply
Partner Driven covered 100% of the financing, including the $220,000 purchase price.
Andy Wang Should I sell my note? 1.2M @ 8.5% for 4.5 yrs
27 January 2025 | 7 replies
Here are some general guidelines: Lien Position1st Position LienEquityMinimum Down Payment of 20-25% (a 30% equity to sale price is preferred)Down Payment made in certified funds and not borrowedMaximum Funding of 70% ITV (Investment to Value)SeasoningMinimum of two monthly payments already made12 months or more preferredPayer CreditCredit Score of 650 or higherNo major derogatory trade lines (No 90-180+ days delinquent, foreclosure, repossession, bankruptcy, etc.)No decline in credit since purchase of businessTermsPrefer 60 months or lessMaximum of 72 monthsNo Balloon Payment preferredCash FlowBusiness has positive cash flow1.25 debt service coverage ratio preferred.DocumentationPersonal guarantee from a creditworthy individualStandard documents including Note, Security Agreement, and UCC-1 filing.Tax Returns on the business that substantiate profit and loss statements.OtherPayment history current and verifiablePayer Interview indicating buyer is satisfied with business and comfortable making paymentsMotivation for selling the note is not a result of a deteriorating businessConsideration of high risk businesses or geographic areasIn these situations, sometimes a partial is a better option. 
Ethan A. Seeking advice: tenant violated lease with many cats
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
It will just invite the idea of allowing her to include even more pets. 
Drew Sygit How Well do DIY Landlords Track Days On Market?
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
DOM can be minimized by a number of different factors including the quality of marketing, rent price, availability to show. 
Peter Firehock Multifamily Market Outlook for the Washington D.C. Metro
26 January 2025 | 3 replies
Metro’s business with the continued expansion and advancement of Artificial Intelligence.Other catalysts include Virginia Tech’s new 600,000 square foot, 1 billion dollar Innovation Campus in Alexandria just outside D.C., 300,000 square feet of which was completed last week and is now open for students.
Jonathan Small DIY or hire help for taxes?
23 January 2025 | 7 replies
K1s show your share of income or losses from the partnership, and you include it on your respective personal tax returns.Now, to your partners.
Mike Christiansen Real Estate Investor
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.
Brett Coultas New member introduction and host financial question
21 January 2025 | 8 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.
Julio Gonzalez Asset Classifications for Cost Segregation
7 January 2025 | 6 replies
This includes structural components of the building.