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Graham Kim Seeking advice for first-timer
14 August 2025 | 16 replies
Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.
Desiree Rejeili The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)
4 August 2025 | 0 replies
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the typical down payment for first-time buyers has been between 6% and 9% since 2018.
Miguel Alvarez Looking for Ideas to Reduce High Negative Cash Flow – 2-Unit
14 August 2025 | 8 replies
If you rent a full unit, the tenant drama within the unit is not typically your concern.  
Feras Saffar Tenant + tax appeal + LLC
11 August 2025 | 4 replies
S Corps are only appropriate in limited cases involving active business income, not passive rental income.Can complicate refinancing if the mortgage is in your personal name.Requires annual filings and may incur state fees.Enforce the lease if needed or find a replacement tenant; the deposit gives you some protection.Appeal your property taxes if the valuation seems high, you may save more than you expect.Use an LLC primarily for legal protection, not tax savings, and avoid S Corp elections for typical rental properties unless you're operating an active real estate business (like flips or development).This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.
Eli Berger First Time Real Estate Investor Tips
20 August 2025 | 10 replies
Property Condition & Amenities: it’s important to, “Maintain to the Neighborhood.”Key metrics for each Property Class:Class A Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 680+, no convictions/evictions in last 7 years.Tenant Default: 0-5% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class A rents are too high and won’t be approved.Vacancies: 5-10%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 3-5 years for positive cashflow, but you get highest relative rent & value appreciation.Class B Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 620-680, some blemishes, no convictions/evictions in last 5 years.Tenant Default: 5-10% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Vacancies: 10-15%, depending on market conditions.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, 1-3 years for positive cashflow, balanced amounts of relative rent & value appreciation.Section 8: Class B rents are usually too high for the Section 8 program.Class C Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores 560-620, many blemishes, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 3 years.
Leslie Villareal ABQ Investor Win
16 August 2025 | 0 replies
Single-family homes in this area of Albuquerque typically provide steady returns and appreciation potential, making it a great buy-and-hold play.How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?
Vilson Nikollaj BawldGuy Note Investment Group I, L.L.C. - Ghosted / Fraud
13 August 2025 | 1 reply
Business is still runnning under https://bawldguyinvesting.com/1) California Statement of info hasn't been updated in years 2) Still lists Jeff's old home as his addressI heard rumors of someone defrauding a note fund years ago and a couple of lawsuits which is typical, but wanted to see if anyone has any information.2019 https://www.edcombs.com/blog/2019/march/bgnf-group-llc-fka-b...2023 https://www.nclc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/horne-v-harb...Next step is filing a complaint with the SEC and contacting attorneys.
Mark Jay Question about selling note
12 August 2025 | 4 replies
That will make a difference. typically buyers will target a 12-15% yield, so if your rate is low it will sell for a huge discount.
Graham Kim First-timer financing question
12 August 2025 | 7 replies
You could hire a management company, but a management company typically costs couple of thousand up front, then they add 10% to all bills, and then charge you for them.
Account Closed What are you paying for NEW ROOF? need insight please
8 August 2025 | 0 replies
Let us know your typical per-square cost for labor and materials.