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Cole Starin Six Unit Multi-Family BRRRR
24 January 2025 | 8 replies
Factoring market conditions at the time of refinance, I negotiated a lower rate and conceded a lower term anticipating rates to normalize in the 4%-5% range by 2026.
Ming Huang OKC long term investments experience and recommendations
6 February 2025 | 9 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.
Zachary Young Where To Buy My First Rental Property
30 January 2025 | 56 replies
Cost Advantage: Property prices in Mexico can be 40%-50% lower than comparable investments in the U.S. or Canada.High Occupancy Rates: The average rental occupancy rate in Tulum is 70%-80%, driven by year-round tourism.Economic Stability: Mexico's economy grew 3.1% in 2023, with a robust real estate sector supported by foreign investment.Infrastructure Investments: Developments like the Maya Train and new airports enhance connectivity, boosting property value.Feel free to reach out if you'd like more information on how to invest in Mexico, benefits and insights in general!
Jardin Gwin Beginner Looking for Guidance in This Space (Affordable Markets, Midwest & South)
22 February 2025 | 13 replies
I'm sure you could connect with students on campus who need a place to stay, lowering your chances for vacancy with the duplex you own.
Thomas Magill Build-to-Rent on Benfield
29 January 2025 | 0 replies
This lowered my cost basis per lot by 7k.
Hector Lewis Sell or Continuing Renting out Single Family Home
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
In my experience tenants on the lower end of rent tend to cause more damage than higher price tenants.
Nate McCarthy How to approach landlord about buying their rental?
11 February 2025 | 13 replies
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.
Amber Moelter Househacking in high property tax areas, your thoughts?
20 February 2025 | 10 replies
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. 
Jarret Jarvis Should You Self-Manage or Hire a Property Manager for Your Chicago House Hack?
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
Property managers have established vendor relationships and can handle issues quickly.Cons of Hiring a Property Manager❌ Lower Profit Margins – Management fees (typically 8-12% of monthly rent) eat into your cash flow, which can be a dealbreaker if your margins are tight.❌ Less Control Over Tenants & Maintenance – You won’t be as involved in selecting tenants or overseeing repairs, which might lead to decisions you wouldn’t have made yourself.❌ Not All Property Managers Are Great – A bad property manager can neglect your property, overcharge for repairs, or poorly handle tenant relations, leading to unnecessary headaches.Which Option Is Right for You?
Phil G. Anyone fund a note with Safeguard Capital Partners?
7 February 2025 | 40 replies
Possibly lower returns than projected because of statutorily mandated interest rates following court judgements.