Laurieann Frazier-Duarte
New and excited to start Buy and Hold
14 October 2024 | 8 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.
Marie Magno
Section 8 Tenant is painting our house without approval and refusing to pay full rent
11 October 2024 | 11 replies
Backstory: Our dad rented to section 8 population because his last eviction process (with tenant A) cost him $10,000 just to evict.
Vinay Sanapala
Ready to Dive into Section 8
16 October 2024 | 13 replies
The results are:Delivered over 530 investment properties to more than 180 clients worldwide.Our repeat business rate is >90%, indicating the clients made money.Our average tenant stay is over five years.We've had 7 evictions out of a tenant population exceeding 1,000 over the last 17+ years.Our client’s rental income has been highly reliable: no vacancies and no decrease in rent during the 2008 financial crash.
Josh Fugle
did you pick your market or did it pick you? All-arounder looking for a market
13 October 2024 | 34 replies
Low property taxes, landlord friendly, weather is reasonable, close to Lake Tahoe and lots of enjoyable areas in CA, strong appreciation, strong rents, population growth, diversified job growth, limited land allows for significant appreciation outlook over time.
Corey Crowley
Question about cash out refinancing
15 October 2024 | 12 replies
Meaning, that once closed under the business / LLC the debt will no longer populate on personal credit checks.2.
Nina Penuela
Why Investors Should Consider Land and New Construction in Florence, Alabama
10 October 2024 | 0 replies
Here’s why you should consider investing in this growing market:Affordable LandFlorence offers affordable land compared to larger markets, allowing investors to secure property at lower prices with strong potential for appreciation as the area develops.High Demand for New HomesThe city’s growing population is driving demand for new construction.
Dennis Smith
Question about values after a natural disaster
11 October 2024 | 12 replies
The population turnover typical after storms can cause a “gentrifying effect”" Liao said.
Bruce Tieu
What makes a good mid term rental market?
11 October 2024 | 7 replies
If you think about all the different types of MTR tenants, many of them are in urban markets with higher population density.
Ron Bar
Is Sacramento a Good Choice for Real Estate Investment?
9 October 2024 | 3 replies
Stable job growth, population growth, much more friendly tenant/landlord laws, property taxes DO NOT reassess on the sale, high appreciation due to land constraints, etc.
Azzam C.
General Atlanta Post - Confused why ATL barely gets mentioned here
8 October 2024 | 2 replies
From my understanding, due to population growth, public investment, and economic forces, the city is looking like a strong buy and hold.Appreciate any insights!