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Ben Callahan Californian new to REI - looking for out-of-state rental property
13 February 2025 | 35 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.
Justin R. Who has moved from QBO to Rentastic (or other RE based software)
27 January 2025 | 17 replies
I know how to use the basic features of QBO, as I do my own expense tracking, but my Bookkeeper is needed for the more complex entries (Loans, capital balances, reconciliation, data entry from PM monthly statements.)I spend almost 8k per year in QBO and Bookkeeping costs (Not including my accountant or tax prep.)
Gene D Stephens Looking for Advice on Investment/DSCR loans
29 January 2025 | 11 replies
For your scenario, a DSCR loan could work well if the property’s projected rental income can cover debt payments, but most DSCR lenders don't include renovation costs directly.
Christina B. Long term: keeping an eye on the RealPage lawsuit
13 January 2025 | 4 replies
And while yes, no one has the same pricing (combination of factors), I also continue to check on a regular basis our rankings and how we "present" on total costs per stay vs. our competitors.My gut says there is price creep and we might have a ways to go before the market really corrects.
Vincent Weselak Is Homeowners Insurance Cover Somewhere in the BRRRR Calculating Tool?
21 January 2025 | 3 replies
I am using the BRRRR Calculator and was wondering if Homeowners Insurance estimate was included somewhere or if I had to manually enter it somewhere? 
Basit Siddiqi Investing in Spain: Good idea for non-residents(Americans)?
23 January 2025 | 31 replies
However, this will be brutal for Non-EU countries including the United States. 
Olivia Blake New Landlord - Tenant Refusing Payment Method
10 February 2025 | 22 replies
I would thank him for his feedback and share that you made a business decision that is mutually beneficial (https://www.avail.co/education/articles/should-you-collect-r...scroll down towards the bottom of the page to see the comparison) which includes providing the tenant with a receipt and rent reminders.  
Eric Martin From Canada to Cleveland
19 February 2025 | 25 replies
I bought a year ago a property with 30k down which includes closing cost, property at 95k, pay 721$ for morgage (at 7.5%), rented for 1245$, get cash flow about 400$/ month.
Dennis Li Should I get an LLC or just umbrella insurance for Ohio rentals?
26 February 2025 | 11 replies
The 2 lawyers I asked, one is $1000 and another one is $1600, both includes setting up LLC and transfer deed.
Thanh Lu For owners, self management vs hiring a vacation rental company?
31 January 2025 | 19 replies
I’m talking about upper middle class quality furniture and furnishings withEVERYTHING included.