Thanks for touching base and let me know if there's room for collaboration on any of your projects or just willing to share lessons you've picked up along the way.

Tiertiary markets can get you to 1% rules on paper but then it'll all be based on demand and tenant class.

For example:CapEx: $250-300 per unit per year for older properties, adjusted based on age and condition.Maintenance: $500-800 per unit per year, depending on property class and tenant turnover.Make-Ready Costs: $1,000-2,000 per unit for turnover, depending on the scope of work required.Resources and Tools: Utilize tools like BiggerPockets’ Pro Calculator or other underwriting spreadsheets that have built-in assumptions for these categories.

Is my CoC return solid, or do I need to adjust anything based on my market?

Based on my research, several lenders stand out, but I’d appreciate firsthand experiences.Key Considerations:Loan Terms: Fixed rates up to 35 years, interest-only periods (e.g., 10-year interest-only options), and non-recourse structures.Competitive Rates: Recent transactions show rates ranging from 2.69% to 4.65% depending on LTV (55%–80%) and property type.Lender Specialization: Some lenders excel in specific areas:Greystone and Walker & Dunlop lead in Fannie/Freddie volume and large-scale refinancing.Arbor Realty Trust is praised for smaller-balance loans and flexibility.CREFCOA offers streamlined refinancing with 45–60 day closings and cash-out up to 80% LTV.HUD 223(f) loans provide 35-year fixed terms, ideal for stabilized properties.Questions for the Community:Have you worked with lenders like Greystone, Arbor, or Freddie Mac?

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

See theolivejar(dot)co for her website.She is an LA-based STR designer who has helped a lot of clients get to the level they need to.

. 😊 Where are you based?

This deal was brought to us by our relator and was also a civilian that worked on base that was leaving the area.

I've heard that Butchertown, Highlands, and Old Louisville are hotter areas and am guessing that proximity to Churchill Downs and downtown are usually a plus (especially for STRs).I'm casting a wide net here in just doing some preliminary research to get a feel for different areas of town, but would love to get connected with some others who have had some experience doing some of these things and have a good lay of the land and are connected with reputable contractors.