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Sebastien Tinsley Looking to begin my journey into REI
13 January 2025 | 45 replies
I tend to use 8% for vacancy, 5-10% for repairs depending on the condition of the property, and 7-9% for cap ex.
Bradley Buxton What are the scariest things about real estate investing?
5 January 2025 | 24 replies
So if prop 33 passes it will be possible to cap rent increases from one tenant to the next.A recipe for blight.  
Jason Malabute HAVE YOU INVESTED WITH BAM CAPITAL?
3 January 2025 | 42 replies
Companies are having to set aside a certain percentage to cover the Cap Rate insurance and as an abundance of caution with these interest rates- class B are paused.
Don Konipol How to Avoid LARGE Loses in Passive Investing
15 January 2025 | 24 replies
This cushions potential value drops.Syndicator vetting: Only partner with syndicators who have a strong track record in different market conditions.Market and asset class knowledge: Understand market cycles and the specific real estate types (multifamily, industrial, etc.) you're investing in.Avoid chasing trends: Just because a market or asset is “hot” doesn’t mean it’s solid.You’re right that this approach doesn’t cap your upside, quality diversification can still generate huge returns while managing risk.Best regards,Drago
Devin James Do you prioritize equity growth or cash flow in your investments?
5 January 2025 | 18 replies
Significantly more negative when including vacancy, maintenance/cap ex, pm, misc.   
Aileen Ouyang Keep or Sell?
2 January 2025 | 9 replies
So, in reality every month your moving close and closer to sucking out months/years of profits via items aging out, cap-x coming to bear. 
Ken M. What's Alive For 2025 - "What Is The Biggest Risk For 2025"
2 January 2025 | 0 replies
Here are the 14 main highlights:"Just some analyst's thinking cap predictions.
Travis Boyd How effective can MTR be with small multifamily properties?
7 January 2025 | 16 replies
I too believe that economies of scale will will give us more bang for our buck, but since MTR data is fairly new, it was also difficult to analyze the profit potential for a new 4plex.
Sino U. Seeking Advice - Multifamily Investment with Potential Short-Term Rental Strategy
1 January 2025 | 3 replies
I use 10% for maintenance & cap ex, 8% for vacancy (but not on STR because the estimate from Airdna includes vacancy), 10% for management.
Dave Schimmels Rental comp calculation
3 January 2025 | 6 replies
Now this property is in a class C neighborhood with a calculated 11% cap rate estimated.