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.

I don't think 95% fail, I think a vast majority of that don't try.  

NETWORK!!!

And lastly, market risks and mismanaged funds can also create major headaches, especially for those involved in lending groups.

A majority of real estate investment properties are held in an LLC.

My tenants had late payments, but they were eventually made whole—credit where credit is due.Another standout moment was in 2021 when a major winter storm hit the area.

Currently, I self manage using software program that centralizes the majority of information and messaging and pushes to all the platforms that we list the properties on. 

If the way to increase the selling value of a MFH is to increase NOI by increasing income or decreasing expenses; why are the majority of sellers putting their properties on the market with under market rent?  

Another one to consider is the FHA 203(b) if the repairs aren’t too major and you’re okay handling some out-of-pocket fixes.

welcome. great place to start. dont be afraid to network. put yourself out there. find local events to go. be a sponge then take action