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Joseph Snyder Rental Arbitrage... Smart Play or Short-Term Win?
12 August 2025 | 9 replies
You might also be able to lock in a longer lease, like 5 years or more, which gives more stability and cost control.Another thing to consider is what happens at the end of the lease.
Heath Sizick Understanding Professional Property Management Fees
8 August 2025 | 7 replies
You didn't cover Lease Renewals! 
Kevin Oh Tenant not paying rent, eviction process
8 August 2025 | 1 reply
The original lease should have had a provision to convert to month-to-month if a new lease is not signed. 
Stacy Unger Getting Started with Investing
26 August 2025 | 14 replies
I read one investment course that covered topics like lease options and seller financing.
Becca Brown Thoughts on AI in Property Management? Laziness or Necessity?
24 August 2025 | 7 replies
Those kinds of automations are functional, respectful, and usually welcomed.But when it comes to things like community updates, lease violations, or sensitive tenant communication, it’s easy to go too far.
Christopher Rubio New Member - Exploring Out-of-State Rental Opportunities
19 August 2025 | 41 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.
Dayton Espeseth Seeking Advice on Finding Reliable Commercial Real Estate Lender for $9M NNN Property
10 August 2025 | 13 replies
Cap rate value is tied to the length of the primary lease term of the NNN leases.
Daniel Windingstad Selling as Sub-to
14 August 2025 | 6 replies
Better off doing a Lease-Option or Land Contract unless you're desperate!
Lance Schmidt 1031 exchange and rent to family
13 August 2025 | 6 replies
That means they should:•Pay and receive fair market rent•Use a formal lease agreement•Hold the property as a rental for at least a couple of years to show it’s for investment, not just to avoid taxesThe key is to keep the deal at arm’s length and well-documented.
Divyanshu Khare Looking at Pittsburgh Suburbs for First Multifamily – Seeking Local Insight
14 August 2025 | 4 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.