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Sheguina Dravk President Trumps just posted this
10 November 2025 | 7 replies
We will have to see what the terms and conditions are for this loan. 
Alessondra Gernan First-Time Investor Considering Out-of-State Real Estate — Advice Needed
25 November 2025 | 44 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.
Vardhman Mehta Gut Check: "Stable" Engineer Report, but Seller Says "Cosmetic Only" on Foundation?
3 November 2025 | 1 reply
It says the foundation "appears to be in stable condition" and, more importantly, that "previous foundation repair efforts appear to have stabilized the structure."
Kelly Schroeder Do You Handle Maintenance In-House or Outsource It?
3 November 2025 | 4 replies
An in-house team allows us to work on a rolling backlog of non-emergency repairs such as seasonal work while responding to tenant requests and performing yearly inspections, which helps us get ahead of potential issues and keep an eye on the condition of each property. 
Doug Clark For those who’ve done JV deals — how do you vet your partners?
3 November 2025 | 5 replies
We vet partners carefully, Some of the main things we look at; Sponsor/operator track record, Clear / realistic business plans, Market conditions, location, and we even ask about deals gone wrong and how they were overcome.
Kasey Hardt Market Watch- Charlotte October 2025
6 November 2025 | 3 replies
-Signal of momentum: Major infrastructure projects like this highlight continued investment in Charlotte’s urban core — a positive signal for long-term property values.If you own or are targeting properties near South End, Uptown, Dilworth, or South Tryon, this project positions you ahead of future demand growth once the bridge opens.Charlotte-Area ZIPs With the Lowest Vacancy Rates (October 2025)These submarkets are showing vacancy rates below 10%, reflecting strong tenant demand and rental stability:ZIP Code​Vacancy Rate28092​ 4%280125%280526%286777%280818%281158%281348%282168%280369%280379%280279%281059%282179%280789%What this means:-Markets with ≤ 10% vacancy signal tight rental conditions and healthy absorption.
Rafael Lupian Any local real estate group meet up?
3 November 2025 | 9 replies
No real training, mostly updates on market conditions, but plenty of people meeting. 
Vladimir Lukyanov Help analyzing this deal
29 October 2025 | 12 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.
Karen Haddigan BEWARE of Malcolm E. Pointon
13 November 2025 | 4 replies
A number of things, including changes in market conditions, and failure of certain contractors to satisfactorily complete their work obligations, led to the financial failure of CALM.Unfortunately, everyone, including myself as well as Mike, Steve and Karen lost money on this venture.
Stephen Kunen Fire rated windows for multifamily
4 November 2025 | 12 replies
We replaced the old window because it was in terrible condition but then the code inspector said that needs to be fire rated instead due to its proximity to the fire escape.