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Levonte Wilson Seeking Guidance on Effective Strategies for New Real Estate Investors
30 October 2025 | 17 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy + tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.
Craig Salzer Norada Capital Management notes
27 November 2025 | 70 replies
Santarelli as an absolute industry expert (podcast, websites, press, social media advertisement) cause investors to have a false sense of security.
Alexander C. Narrowing down strategy and locations for my first RE investment
30 October 2025 | 38 replies
**Zoom calls... typing fast so forgive my typos@Alexander C.Btw I'm not an agent and don't work in the real estate industry.
Isaam Brown New Investor Here, What Strategy Should I Start With?
2 November 2025 | 15 replies
See the chart from Fair Isaac Company (FICO) below: FICO Score Pct of Population Default Probability 800 or more 13.00% 1.00% 750-799 27.00% 1.00% 700-749 18.00% 4.40% 650-699 15.00% 8.90% 600-649 12.00% 15.80% 550-599 8.00% 22.50% 500-549 5.00% 28.40% Less than 499 2.00% 41.00% Source: Fair Isaac CompanyAccording to this chart, investors should use corresponding vacancy + tenant-nonperformance factors of approximately 5% for Class A rentals, 10% for Class B and 20% for Class C.To address Class C payment challenges, many industry "experts" are now selling programs to newbie investors about how Section 8 tenants are the cure.
Jordan Frisco How much time do you consider you waste earlier in your RE investing career?
5 November 2025 | 19 replies
My knowledge of the industry has grown tremendously since that time.
Rob Tomko Organizing finances for multiple STR properties
28 October 2025 | 16 replies
It is the most popular software in the industry, and most Tax Preparers are familiar with it, which makes tax season easier.However, many on the forums will advise against QBO.
Michael Baum Washer/Dryers tight spaces
23 October 2025 | 4 replies
These all-in-one units were originally designed for the RV industry, but they do great when you're pinched for space!
Ian Hutton Market research michigan
29 October 2025 | 11 replies
(We now live in Oregon) Anyway, we looked at the industries and talked to different people who lived there about the different areas near the downtown to invest in.
Trevon Burton Purchasing first rental property
13 November 2025 | 32 replies
We network across hospitality, healthcare, land/development, industrial/flex, office sectors, and more—everything that impacts your potential ROI. 
Connor Brown Starting a Portfolio
29 October 2025 | 12 replies
I was an industrial engineer working at a large consulting firm with some cash from savings.