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Rosette Poole Quick Introduction - New to Bigger Pockets
10 February 2025 | 12 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.
Khyree Randall Wholesaling around a 9-5
29 January 2025 | 5 replies
Anyone have some good tips for wholesaling around a full time job?
Sam Howe Looking to Make First Out of State Multifamily Purchase
24 February 2025 | 2 replies
I actually haven't considered development as a real estate path yet.
Carlos Olarte Is it worth building Adu's in Orange County / Long beach ?
7 February 2025 | 14 replies
I am unsure how you think this can recover a negative equity position any time soon.  
Matt Wan Getting a mortgage as a non-resident US citizen
11 February 2025 | 20 replies
HI Matt,You don't necessarily need to be a resident to purchase real estate in the US.
Greg Reese What state is the best to open an LLC for real estate investment
2 February 2025 | 13 replies
How does an llc work if I live in Nevada or Texas as my main residence and part time in California?
Christopher G Bogle Looking for do's and dont's for syndication investing
22 February 2025 | 7 replies
I invest in both direct real estate and syndication/crowdfunding passive investments.
Drew Slew Seller financing fort lauderdale interest only
11 February 2025 | 5 replies
Quick question on those who have done seller financing:- Buying a 0.3 acre downtown fort lauderdale multi family, negotiated an around 1M price w lot of development rights, double lot. seller got it way back early 90s for pennies- got good credit 800+, w2 job etc put 40% down and mortgage bank offered 6.62% 30yr fixed (CF negative as this would make current rent roll not too much compared to the PITI)- property is in ok condition, needs 20-30k repairs which seller OKd, and all 3 tenants are month to month, pay bit under market but also ok- seller would like to do seller financing, interest only at 5.75%, 30yr amortization at 7yr balloon (CF would be positive) - id be paying some principal as well, just to grow some equity- buying this deal for the future development of the area (las olas, kushner broward crossing) so not really worried even if we overpay for it now, but never done creative finance as i always relied on a strong W2 job to get good loans but obv im used to 3% 30yr rates from covid times not this 6+ environment..Goal is to hold the property 3-5yrs, and then actually develop it or sell half the land / refinance, pull out HELOC if it appreciates.Questions:1) What does he know that i dont? 
Mario Niccolini Build a Single-Family Portfolio or Go Straight to Multifamily? 🤔
25 February 2025 | 12 replies
They use the SF time to cut their teeth and get the bumps out of the road. 
Jacorion Williams Tips and tricks for First Property
14 February 2025 | 6 replies
Frame it like this: "in order to make sure you get paid on time I want to have a schedule of when the draw inspections should happen with the bank"Then, you have a schedule to keep an eye on and if they're slipping, you can ask them why and see how you can help them get back on track.