Cathy Ries
Is it worth tax planning before acquiring rentals?
3 February 2025 | 8 replies
I would generally say no if you don't have a property unless you're looking for peace of mind knowing that you've set your financial life properly.
Jonathan Greene
Are the forums on BiggerPockets getting worse and worse or is it just me?
23 January 2025 | 52 replies
I had no idea how hard it was on the back end until I was there.
Leonard La Rocca III
Is Property Tax a Killer?
1 February 2025 | 1 reply
High property tax isn't an automatic 'no', but is one negative factor in my analysis.
Mitchell Catoe
Does anyone have experience with D.S.C.R. Loans
21 December 2024 | 10 replies
No need for tax returns, Verification of Employment, or income.
Melissa Sejour
How do you research the best areas to invest in?
29 January 2025 | 11 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.
Alfredo Guerra
Lowest down payment for primary residence in a 2-unit home (house hacking strategy)
31 January 2025 | 2 replies
So far, the best deal I have been able to find is 5% down with no PMI (80% from Fannie and another 15% from a second lender).
Allison Cutlip
Help finding best software for tenants rent and lease
2 February 2025 | 6 replies
@Allison Cutlip No offense intended but "How do we create a lease" and "How do we find software to manage the property" sounds a lot like you need a property manager.
Brandon Bell
Transfer deed, retain mortgage, without due-on-sale
2 February 2025 | 4 replies
You are only adding complications and costs with the LLC with no upside This is all assuming there’s been almost zero appreciation and you shouldn’t sell tax free while you have the chance.
James Wise
Comically Bad Realtors
21 January 2025 | 10 replies
I'll bet you a cup of coffee no one has working keys.