The problem with vacancy is it assumes all products are the same, our 2 bedroom which is designed much better than our 3 bedroom and more thoroughly remodeled has lower vacancy.

And I am doing CD's not LWO's which the #'s with LWO's are even lower close rate than CD's.

Meanwhile, the adjacent property with a view of an industrial park will consistently get lower rents. 

Cleveland is a good market and if you're in B class areas you'll generally have a better experience despite the lower cash flow. 

Typically, the adjustments I see on appraisals for basements are more flat rate adjustments. 10k is usually the number I've seen.What stinks is that there are a couple of model types that have below grade space where the builder, I'm sure, was trying to lower the taxes by having it below grade so the county wouldn't count that space in the assessment.

The old adage is "marry the property, but date the rate" meaning that if in a few years interest rates are lower you can refinance again into that rate. 5.

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.

You could negotiate terms such as a lower interest rate or interest-only payments for a set period to ease your upfront burden.Lease-Option Agreement: If the landlord isn’t ready to sell outright, consider proposing a lease-option where you continue renting for a set period with an agreed purchase price.

Once we lowered the price to $1 less than everyone in town we filled right up.

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