Avoid common mistakes like underestimating expenses or overleveraging, and vet property managers carefully by checking reviews, references, and their management style.Good luck!

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.

I don't know it's exact value but I would guess in the neighborhood of 1.5 million.

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.

How did you add value to the deal?

He is hoping to get $200k but current value of the home is more like $160-$170.

However, FHA rates will most likely be lower than conventional (but this can be a larger difference for different price ranges)Conventional mortgage insurance drops off automatically at 78% loan-to-value (or you can request it dropped at 80% loan-to-value with an appraisal) whereas FHA it's on there for the life of the loan. 

Important resources(articles, books, podcasts) to review?

FHA 203(k) loans are a great way to get into a property, add value, and set yourself up for strong equity when you eventually rent it out.Biggest things to watch out for:1.Contractors & Timeline – The loan requires HUD-approved contractors, and the rehab process can take longer than expected.

For the residential side, check nearby apartment rents and recent sales of similar mixed-use buildings to get a sense of value.