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Michael Lamb Break Lease Policy
26 November 2025 | 1 reply
What is a typical break lease policy / fee? 
Erica Gonzales Mobile homes for rent - is it worth it?
1 November 2025 | 8 replies
Hi @Erica Gonzales Mobile homes themselves do tend to depreciate, but the land typically holds or appreciates in value, which helps stabilize your investment.
David De La Torre Cleveland Rental Property Utility Question: What can I legally make the tenant pay?
19 November 2025 | 6 replies
I'm getting ready to rent my single-family home and I need your local insight. 
Ken M. How To Break In To The Foreclosure Space
19 November 2025 | 1 reply
Per COVID was a good source for us in buying homes in Texas, Tennessee, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. 
Emanuel Stafilidis Most investors talk about cash-flow and appreciation like two competing religions.
1 December 2025 | 36 replies
When I buy a home for around $30K and sell it on terms for $70K or even $90K, that difference is not a hope or a prediction.
Adam S. Outdoor sauna in Florida STR
1 December 2025 | 13 replies
After a quick search, I found some priced as $3600-$5000 for a 4-person sauna on Home Depot.
Camden Nielsen New Build Spec Homes
8 November 2025 | 1 reply
Hey everyone, curious who else is building or investing in new build spec homes right now. 
Susanne Stauffer Capital Gains when developing for extra units on primary residence - seeking advice
17 November 2025 | 7 replies
Generally, the $250K capital gains exclusion can still apply to your original home as long as it remains your primary residence and you’ve lived there for at least two out of the last five years.
Raul Payas New & looking to buy first rental
3 December 2025 | 22 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.
Andrew Foster How much should a unit turnover be?? (I feel like my PM is taking advantage)
25 November 2025 | 24 replies
I had a family move out of a 3250sf 5bd/4bath home after 10.5 years.