
27 January 2025 | 3 replies
-Management is low - you'll need at least 10% plus leasing costs - typically a month's rent for each lease-up, and sometimes a renewal fee as well-Insurance seems low-Are taxes accurate?

20 February 2025 | 8 replies
Private lenders or even creating a small syndicate with a group of investors might also be worth exploring, especially since you can point to your uncle’s track record and your own experience managing rentals as a selling point.If timing is tight, you could look into a bridge loan to secure the property while figuring out a more permanent solution.

26 January 2025 | 5 replies
Quote from @Dave Chengoue: Quote from @Wale Lawal: @Dave ChengoueIt's great to see your focus on multifamily properties and your clear plan for self-management.

19 February 2025 | 3 replies
I'm a Realtor, property manager, and investor in San Angelo.

11 February 2025 | 15 replies
For example one person could manage paperwork and another person could be boots on the ground.

9 February 2025 | 36 replies
And I certainly wouldn't have survived it with no investor losses, as I was able to do thanks to having a manageable portfolio at that time.All that is to say that I wouldn't change a thing.

14 February 2025 | 8 replies
However, the tax treatment differs between short-term and long-term rentals:Short-Term Rentals (STRs): If you materially participate (work 100+ hours and more than anyone else on the property), you may be able to offset rental deductions against W-2 or other active income, offering greater tax benefits.Long-Term Rentals (LTRs): If your AGI exceeds $100K, your rental losses may be limited, unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional (REPS).If you plan to expand your rental portfolio, consider an LLC later for liability protection and easier management.

29 January 2025 | 10 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.

14 February 2025 | 19 replies
The car/renters/umbrella won't be with Foremost but this way you can have one agent to manage your portfolio.