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10 February 2025 | 6 replies
Make sure to factor in insurance (slight change as rental), property tax (in our market is 2x a primary res), vacancy (3-5% in most markets), capex (old roof?)
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30 January 2025 | 7 replies
@Christopher HeidrichRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?
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9 February 2025 | 1 reply
I’m eager to grow my rental portfolio and take this entrepreneurial journey to the next level!
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4 February 2025 | 24 replies
My Expensive Lesson)My first rental with REI Nation turned into an absolute money pit.
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23 December 2024 | 6 replies
The rental income at purchase was $8400/mo.
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11 February 2025 | 15 replies
I would recommend what is your plan and strategies too on the rental.
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11 February 2025 | 1 reply
I am in the process of getting my Michigan Builders License and I currently own 4 small rental properties.
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11 February 2025 | 2 replies
For multifamily, target markets with strong rental demand, value-add opportunities, and creative financing options like seller financing or private capital.
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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
High rental demand (Section 8 too).
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5 February 2025 | 0 replies
High rental demand (Section 8 too).