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David Fals SFR or MFR starting out??
25 January 2025 | 3 replies
there's a tremendous demand for inventory - both primary residences and rentals - and so buyers are willing to accept lower yield than a lot of us think makes sense. 
Marina Wong 711 Rescue - does it help LP in case of imminent foreclosure
21 January 2025 | 19 replies
Maybe they should use Richard Wilson's model and only charge sponsors.
Nick Henry Appreciation or Cash Flow Focus When Starting Out
3 February 2025 | 32 replies
I'd focus on deciding what you want to do (flip-high risk, but potentially high return...or large loss; short term rental-more work, but higher return than long term rental; long term rental-less work than the other two, but lower return).Once you've decided which you want to do, then focus on getting the best house to meet your goal. 
Kyle Lipko Excited to Learn and Grow in Real Estate Investing!
5 February 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.
Matthew Marenyi Advice needed on best way to cashflow or exit my deal
4 February 2025 | 2 replies
I would look at the DSCR loan as the first option.By the way, I suspect you are going to be disappointed by any refi appraisals   ADUs typically appraise poorly   JADUs can lower the property value Vs having the space as part of the primary unit.  
Craig Daniels Relative ranking of my first rental "deal" vs. the rest of the US (monthly cash flow)
10 February 2025 | 8 replies
I see this home and what you paid and while it's not at all a bad price, I've seen investors offering that size in Palm Bay for as much as $15-25k lower.
Andrew Cargal Don't use The Mortgage Shop
11 February 2025 | 4 replies
You send a complaint to the NMLS or DRE for failing to disclose, or charging an excessive amount of fees and they will suspend the broker's license.
Shaylynn O'Leary Help Picking an OOS Market- My story below
21 February 2025 | 7 replies
The lower cost of entry allows for self-sustaining rentals while providing long-term stability.
Joseph Leibovitch Cash out refinance - been holding for 2 years
2 February 2025 | 14 replies
(I know, nothing is certain but just hypothetically) and all cash out loans are not created equal. if you have a lot of equity you can borrow up to 60% with the lowest rate possible, which would be close to a half point lower then borrowing up to 75% loan to value. 
Susan K. Q on deferred salary to a Solo 401K
30 January 2025 | 6 replies
They lower taxable income for federal taxes but not for FICA.However, employer contributions made by the S-Corp are not subject to FICA and count as a business expense.Make sure your W-2 correctly reports wages, deferrals, and FICA wages.