Christopher Heidrich
Stuck in analysis paralysis and in the military
30 January 2025 | 7 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.
Briar Blake
Property Managers Violated Contract
25 January 2025 | 13 replies
I completely understand why that clause is there and I'm happy to have it for many reasons including protecting my tenants and my property from damage, etc.
Katie Camargo
Are home warranties ever worth it on rentals?
17 January 2025 | 4 replies
Many people have had a great experience with home warranties, myself included.
Matt Streeter
Land Subdivision capital gains
13 January 2025 | 0 replies
We purchased 133.7 acres January 20th of 2024, we then proceeded to subdivide 4 building lots, ( two 10 acre lots, and two 2 acre lots) which included costs associated with septic testing, survey & subdivision, and property maintenence required to market the building lots.
Francis A.
California isn’t the only place where insurers are dropping homeowners
25 January 2025 | 9 replies
We now include insurance contingencies in offers for more areas, certainly around Tahoe, but also in other urban interface areas.
Murtuza Khoja
Considering buying a STR in Kissimmee
29 January 2025 | 3 replies
Theming can be $5-10,000 per bedroom (includes whole house decor, so a 5 bedroom could be $50,000 for the entire home furniture) depending on your imagination and quality.
Tyler Edens
House Hacking Budgeting
20 January 2025 | 4 replies
Here are the key numbers:Potential purchase price: Mid-$400k rangeAppraised value: Estimated at ~$500kRehabbed comparable properties (comps): ~$580-600kMonthly PITI (with 5% down, including mortgage insurance): ~$3400First-year PITI (with 2-1 buydown): ~$2900Monthly income (after taxes): ~4-5kLiving expenses (utilities, groceries, etc.): ~$1600Savings available: ~15-20% of the purchase priceCash to close: ~$34kRehab estimate: ~$34kRemaining reserves: ~$20-25kTo fully fund the rehab, I’d need to come up with an additional ~$15k in the short term, which I anticipate paying back quickly once the rental portion is generating income.
Account Closed
"Additional Insured" clause in PM contract
17 January 2025 | 7 replies
I appreciate it.Aside from the option to be added as 'additional insured' they have the option to purchase a "ProtectionPlus Bundle' from Surevestor, which includes several things like protection against eviction costs, wilful damage to property, over a $1 Million third party liability protection, loss of rent protection for 25 weeks etc.This is $50/month.
Kay Kim
What’s your experience with Wagner Nolasco B2RDirect
2 February 2025 | 178 replies
Several of us, myself included, were referred by Norada (Marco Santarelli).
Sam Chicquen
Creative Financing & Seller Financing?
28 January 2025 | 15 replies
Terms such as interest rates and payment schedules are typically negotiable.Combining creative financing with seller financing can include strategies like:Subject-to and Seller Financing: Taking over the seller's mortgage and financing the equity portion through the seller.Lease Option: Renting with an option to buy while negotiating seller financing for part of the purchase.Wraparound Mortgage: Keeping the seller's existing loan while they finance a new loan that includes the balance.To proceed, consider connecting with experienced investors, understanding local legal implications, and attending networking events to gather insights.