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Ben Hofstra Best Bank Account for my Situation
9 January 2025 | 9 replies
A lot of people (myself included) use multiple baselane accounts and sub-accounts to keep things as clear as possible relative to each property.
Matt McNabb Building Future Cashflow Portfolio
15 January 2025 | 14 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.
Alec Barnes How Do You Ensure Quality Tenants?
9 January 2025 | 12 replies
Most, if not all screening tools do not include a comprehensive rental screening with a renters prior rental rating like Mayistay. 
Deltrease Hart-Anderson New construction in old neighborhood
10 January 2025 | 6 replies
I know of some folks in KC and Memphis doing new builds like this, but they are doing it within a much larger and long-term project that includes upwards of 300-500 units built over the course of 5-10 years.Assuming you're looking in Columbia, do you have a "B+/C" neighborhood in mind?
Brad Kanouse IRA funds as down payment
22 January 2025 | 21 replies
Loan from a Solo 401(k):If you have a Solo 401(k) instead of an IRA, you could borrow up to 50% of the account balance (up to $50,000).These funds can be used for a down payment, including on investment properties.
Nicholas Dillon Taking additional cash from a 1031 exhange
7 January 2025 | 3 replies
Boot includes any cash retained or the difference if the replacement property is of lower value than the relinquished property.
Garry Lawrence Mass Shooting Near Property I'm About to Buy – Should I Back Out?
12 January 2025 | 7 replies
Before buying or renting in an unfamiliar neighborhood, you should check the following two sites: SpotCrime, AreaVibes,These sites provide valuable information, including Livability Scores, which cover aspects such as crime rates, employment, health, housing, schools, shopping, and more.well, anything can happen anywhere.
Shakthi Kamal Is a min of 2% rent to price ratio needed for positive cashflow in today's market?
6 January 2025 | 2 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.
Emira K. How to calculate recast?
7 January 2025 | 2 replies
Current monthly pymt is $2795 (including $640 escrow).
Kyle Carter Negotiating Favorable Terms
12 January 2025 | 2 replies
Account for all costs, including closing fees, holding costs, and repairs.