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Kerron Hendrickson New to the Investment world
30 October 2024 | 16 replies
: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.
Pretty Khare STR tax loophole with a 2nd home loan
1 November 2024 | 22 replies
First, unfortunately many CPAs are not interpreting the Regs to IRC 469 properly and some are even defaulting STR to Sch C and SE tax without regard.
Greg Geaski Property management software
28 October 2024 | 4 replies
I’ve been using a properly management software Hemlane for couple years with no major issues.
Kyle Fitch What would be my earning potential?
31 October 2024 | 12 replies
By year 10, you’ll have a combination of growing cash flow, appreciation, and equity that could boost your wealth by several hundred thousand dollars.Consistent investing and proper management can lead to solid passive income and long-term wealth.
Pete Schiebel Is it common to require first and last month's rent for new tenants?
30 October 2024 | 12 replies
I absolutely collected first, last and security for my class-C rentals until NYS prohibited that practice back in 2019.Many tenants cannot manage their money properly, so this mitigates the issue of not being paid last month's rent when they need to move and the new landlord is receiving those funds they have allocated for their housing during the last month of their stay.This was also helpful to me to pre-screen who has their financial house in order and had saved for their moving costs as part of their planning.If I still could, I most definitely would - without exception.
Jonathan Greene Constructive Criticism Will Help You as a New Investor More Than Blind Faith
8 November 2024 | 53 replies
Hell when you pull back the curtain most people would be shocked to realize that all those prim and proper super nice 50 year old lady Realtors that seem so nice; those ladies are some of the most cut throat sharks in the game.
Carolyn McBride STR Tax Loophole/Strategy So Close to the End of the Year?
29 October 2024 | 9 replies
So, if you secure just 1 or 2 bookings under 7 days, you could potentially meet the criteria, provided you demonstrate material participation and proper active management of the property.
Julie Muse Quick Flip Success in Junction City: E 12th St Deal with Archie Raglin!
22 October 2024 | 0 replies
The challenge here was ensuring everything was aligned for a same-day close, but with proper coordination, we executed it flawlessly, reinforcing our ability to manage fast-paced deals effectively.
Edgar Perez Buying a halfway house / sober living house
30 October 2024 | 28 replies
Because we charge by the bed, returns are significantly higher than market rental rates, even when considering our rent covers ALL housing costs ex food.With today's opioid epidemic rampaging across the US, there is a massive need for well run transitional living facilities everywhere, but it is easy for good intentions to sour when the houses are not run properly.  
Spencer Herrick Lease end; Vacating tenant
28 October 2024 | 4 replies
You will have to give them proper notice AND I am unaware of any city or state that allows you to change the lock on a residential tenant.