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Mike D. Why markets with low appreciation grow your net worth twice as fast
21 August 2025 | 310 replies
Typically he higher the rent point the lower the pm fee as a percentage of rent.  
Michael C berry jr Can I 1031 my raw land and build a duplex to sell?
14 August 2025 | 8 replies
., the Colorado lots),Either hold them as-is or do a build-to-suit 1031 exchange (complex, using an Exchange Accommodation Titleholder),Rent the new builds for a reasonable period (typically 1–2 years) to show investment intent, thenSell or 1031 again later.The key test is intent to hold for investment, not resale.
Anna Smith Getting Started with large investment funds but little income
26 August 2025 | 18 replies
Typically, they will let you use 75% of the rent as debt service, so you'll probably get approval of 2400+75% of expected rent for the units you aren't in. 
Jeffrey Hammonds Jr. Real estate journey
4 August 2025 | 6 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.
Grady Schmidt Back to BP 4 years and 5 properties later
27 August 2025 | 26 replies
This typically includes a seasoned tax advisor with real estate expertise, along with an asset protection attorney who understands both your investment strategy and risk tolerance.
Josh Dziama DSCR Loan or Hard Money
27 August 2025 | 11 replies
Hard money loans are typically for short durations - not loans youd want to maintain for the long term. 
Richard Dickson 🔍 What Are You Seeing in the Note Space Right Now? (Seasoned Performing Notes, 1st P
6 August 2025 | 2 replies
How do you typically underwrite risk when evaluating seasoned notes?
Zach Matson BRRSSBRR Explained: The new BRRRR
6 August 2025 | 2 replies
It can typically be underwritten like any other rental property, just with the expectation there are going to be extra costs involved to split the lot, but that's where you are creating value.  
Elaine McQueen Newby to real estate investing
24 August 2025 | 12 replies
I live in a market where, at the time, typical 4plexes were going in the 400-500k range.
Zhenyang Jin How much relocation compensation is proper?
24 August 2025 | 7 replies
That’s why before responding to his demand, it’s worth confirming with a local landlord-tenant attorney whether you were legally required to pay relocation assistance, and if so, how much.His claim for $18,800 sounds like it’s based more on personal disruption than on any statutory requirement, and courts typically look to what the law requires rather than subjective hardship claims.