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Paris Scroggins Looking for local knowledge
1 February 2025 | 2 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.
Andrew Albritton Questions on 1031 into in-laws property
18 February 2025 | 8 replies
Alternatives include seller financing, a lease option, or using an LLC or trust to structure the deal while maintaining tax benefits.
Matthew Steele Tenant moved out sort of?
3 February 2025 | 14 replies
You can include moving and storage costs in the charges.
Jemini Leckie Out of State Cash Flow
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.
Carson Hyland New Investor -- Tips Needed!!!
1 February 2025 | 1 reply
Even with that, I think we will still be way ahead. 2 bed, 1 bath, 1200sq/ft, detached 1 car garagePurchase Price: $38,000Repairs: $20,000ARV: $96,000 (based off Zillow, but a local real estate agent thought that was pretty accurate)Mortgage: $430Insurance: $55Trash Included: $25Rent: $1,000We are now going through applications for our first tenant. 
Chase Calhoun Build to Rent- BTR
26 January 2025 | 15 replies
We built two homes side by side on infill lots with a lot value of $20k each and hard construction costs of $196k (builder’s fee not included).
Marc Shin Keurig's necessary for STR's?
17 February 2025 | 24 replies
Am not sure if you offer any pods or coffee included but would suggest buying the large 80-100 count boxes and having a small decorative basket/display with about 10 starter complimentary pods on each stay.
Raquel Baranow Suing utility company for not notifying landlord (me) they shut off electric/ water
30 January 2025 | 5 replies
Tenants should pay  utilities - they're consuming those and landlords should 'inspect' what they expect on a quarterly basis and that includes verifying that utilities are current.  
Alec Jacobs What bank account should I use for my rental property?
29 January 2025 | 4 replies
Alternatively, if you’re using QuickBooks Online with a plan that includes the "Payments" feature, you can collect rent directly through QuickBooks while staying on top of your bookkeeping
James R. I really dislike Airbnb. Anyone else?
26 January 2025 | 21 replies
For your payout, I don't know the full story but Airbnb doesn't cover extra fees including cleaning fees.