
2 February 2025 | 9 replies
Are there property managers who specialize in managing housing for section 8 tenants?

13 February 2025 | 1 reply
Generally - the depreciation on the structure, mortgage interest, property taxes, repairs & maintenance, insurance, property manager, utilities, vehicle expenses (mileage), professional fees (reports/CPA), home office (office supplies, percentage of utilities, continuing education).

12 February 2025 | 3 replies
If you call about a property under management, schedule an appointment to see it.

24 February 2025 | 6 replies
If you don’t like it, you can always pivot and sell, convert to a long-term rental, or move into another investment strategy with the equity and knowledge you’ve built.Starting this way means you’ll go through every key step: finding a deal, securing financing, managing tenants, and understanding property operations, but in the lowest-risk way possible.

9 February 2025 | 3 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.

7 February 2025 | 7 replies
@Anthony Zotto - By the way you ask the question I assume you're going to self manage the property instead of using a property manager.

6 February 2025 | 5 replies
*I'm a property manager, not an owner, so I do have a 3rd account for business expenses as required here in Oregon.There are a plethora of software/apps out there for managing properties and funds.

24 February 2025 | 4 replies
Next StepsContact 311 or the Chicago Department of Water Management to request a meter recheck or usage audit.If the new bills seem drastically off, request a review for billing errors or adjustments.Consider installing low-flow fixtures or monitoring usage with a smart meter device to ensure there’s no hidden waste.It’s frustrating, but you’re not alone in this!

13 February 2025 | 1 reply
With myself as an operator I would offer the following: underwriting the deals, a detailed scope of work, a detailed material list, the labor, and the management.

17 February 2025 | 7 replies
If they did, that’s really bad practice management.