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Azzam C. General Atlanta Post - Confused why ATL barely gets mentioned here
8 October 2024 | 2 replies
From my understanding, due to population growth, public investment, and economic forces, the city is looking like a strong buy and hold.Appreciate any insights!
Alton Swann 58 unit Multifamily in prime location
8 October 2024 | 0 replies
The location is prime—adjacent to a college that has experienced 37% population growth over the past five years.
Hector Espinosa Best Markets for First-Time Investors: Seeking Recommendations for Cash Flow & Growth
8 October 2024 | 4 replies
Here's what I’m targeting:Investment Criteria:Unemployment rates below the national average.Rent-to-price (RTP) ratio of 0.60 or higher.Median home prices below $150,000.Growing population and areas where rents are stable or increasing.Key Questions:Which markets have you found to be ideal for first-time investors?
Steve Dora 1st Purchase utilizing HELOC...what are my options?
8 October 2024 | 4 replies
The low price tag is so tempting, but they just don't appreciate like SFHs, HOA and assessments are frustrating, and loan options are limited depending on the building's owner occupant vs renter population
Chris Brightwell Kissimee Florida investors
7 October 2024 | 9 replies
The average income in the zip code is about $90k.The population in the 34746 zip code in young (median 38 years) and growing from 53k in 2022 to nearly 60k in 2024.Rent by room is not as popular in this zip code as it is in the 34741 zip code, perhaps reflecting HOA restrictions as well as building configuration.
Gagandeep Singh Is there any market that still meets the 1% rule?
8 October 2024 | 36 replies
Specifically, there's job growth (Intel, Honda, Amazon, Nationwide, etc) and the population is growing (unlike Cleveland or Cincy).
Michael Whitman Converting a multi to a single family
7 October 2024 | 1 reply
These were originally built for students, but with population growth outpacing student numbers, they converted and are now thriving as traditional multi-family units.
Joseph Beilke Palm Coast FL Realtor and Newbie investor!
9 October 2024 | 11 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy+tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.
Priscilla Chin Feedback for gauging rental demand and looking at rental comps
7 October 2024 | 4 replies
Consistent rent growth can signal strong demand.Job Market & Population Growth: Rental demand often follows job and population growth.
Michael Dallas Picking a Market
7 October 2024 | 9 replies
It's awesome you are considering where you want to be and flexible with that.I'd look at your high growth markets, where there is a diversified economy, job growth, income growth, population growth, business friendly environment.