Everybody who invests in Southeast Mexico, including myself, knows that the typical property doesn't offer ROI upwards of 10%-15% but way less.

You should track your own units expenses as well so when you move out, you can quickly reclaim any expenses or depreciation you built on the personal unit when converted into a 2nd business unit which would then be included on your schedule E.You also write off half of your property taxes, insurance, HOA dues, or any shared expense.

Jonathan Having worked most of those markets (Detroit included), I'd say most all of them will offer investors a very similar return.

The higher the flat monthly management fee, the more services it includes. 

I know hosts have included additional cleaning fees for violations as a deterrent.If none of these solutions work, you could look into completely independent HVAC systems for the two units, though that would be a bigger upfront investment.

Love your data-driven approach—real estate and AI actually have a lot in common when it comes to spotting trends and optimizing strategies.I’ve been investing in Tampa for 20 years, own 32 properties, and help investors find great rental deals (including out-of-state buyers looking for hands-off opportunities).

With this structure, lenders can offer more favorable terms, including lower interest rates, making your investments more profitable in the long run.

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.

So far, my normal guy has quoted me $15,000 for labor, trash and debris removal and equipment rental (no materials included).

Every broker (including me) has the ability to give a 0% origination fee WITHOUT increasing the rate.