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John Lasher How did you get into multifamily?
26 January 2025 | 17 replies
I’ve got a great team including contractors, real estate agents, and lenders.
Geoff McFarlane Sell our home or rent it out?
20 January 2025 | 7 replies
Treat this property as a business and factor in all the associated expenses, including mortgage payments (if you pull a loan), maintenance, and potential vacancy periods.To simplify management and make this less of a hands-on job, I’d strongly recommend working with a property management company.
Jonathan Small Single-Family vs. Duplex: Which is the Right Investment for YOU?
16 January 2025 | 3 replies
I've even had tenats bring their own range, but usually that's included in the lease as are dishwashers. 
Kerry Hermann New to the Northern Alabama market
20 January 2025 | 12 replies
I have property in three out of four of those counties including one SFH in Madison, one SFH in Limestone on 20 acres that's being developed to a MHP slowly, and one existing small MHP in Morgan County. 
Preet Oberoi Tax benefit of STR/Tiny home - Will it work ?
6 February 2025 | 13 replies
Unlike long-term rentals, STRs can be treated as non-passive, allowing depreciation deductions, including bonus depreciation (40% in 2025) on eligible assets.For tiny homes, tax classification matters:If mobile, it is considered personal property, allowing 100% depreciation under §179, subject to income limits.
Amir Portal Help whit choosing a neighborhoods for BRRRR strategy
28 January 2025 | 10 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.
Stacie Telles Refinance on Investment Property
3 February 2025 | 12 replies
I've included an example below to help illustrate this.So different lenders have different rates (which do vary even for DSCR loans) but these are factors they all consider.See example below:DSCR < 1Principal + Interest = $1,700Taxes = $350, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $50Total PITIA = $2200Rent = $2000DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2000/2200 = 0.91Since the DSCR is 0.91, we know the expenses are greater than the income of the property.DSCR >1Principal + Interest = $1,500Taxes = $250, Insurance = $100, Association Dues = $25Total PITIA = $1875 Rent = $2300DSCR = Rent/PITIA = 2300/1875 = 1.23If a purchase, you also generally need reserves / savings to show you have 3-6 month payments of PITIA (principal / interest (mortgage payment), property taxes and insurance and HOA (if applicable).
Ryan Brown How to deal with ignorant tenants?
6 February 2025 | 7 replies
Send a document once and ensure it includes a deadline for their response and a consequence for failing to respond.
Will Almand Cost Segregation Questions
20 January 2025 | 11 replies
I just bought a new-build townhouse in Nov 2024 that included a washer, dryer, fridge, microwave, HVAC, etc. for $240k.
Mike Montanye Deal Machine Customer Service
3 January 2025 | 14 replies
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