It was a great experience as I learned about the benefits of real estate. 

We've had zero phone calls answered or returned, multiple promises or calls "tomorrow" to talk through issues unmetAt this point we've hired another PM (Sadly MidSouth Homebuyers, whom we have other properties with and have had nothing but excellent experience, wouldn't manage this location) who is now going through re-keying the property and assessing the state of the rehab.This was a test property for us, so we learned what we wanted to learn on this transaction.

There must be an eagerness to learn, to participate, and to take feedback.

My advice, find someone who really knows their stuff to partner with until you've figured it out...and then understand that you'll never stop learning.

Lessons learned?

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've learned a lot in general and I can see that this is a great community.

Take it easy i am still a rookie and trying to learn all things possible.

I lost money on that deal, but learned a ton. 

Mostly about things I do wrong, how I correct it, and the lesson I learn.