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Doug Smith "The Real Deals"
20 January 2026 | 11 replies
Yep, then there are the accounts that are built up with months of post, sometimes even years only to lead to the inevitable "Have you heard of such and such coaching program?
Jeffrey B. New Investor Looking Out of State
30 January 2026 | 48 replies
Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.
William Coet Need Help- Purchasing Multifamily - Local Law Preventing Rate Increase
16 February 2026 | 24 replies
They do have things like lead certificates and rent escrow for repairs that have not been addressed (which is better than allowing tenant to not pay the rent when repairs are not addressed).rent control with nothing that prevents lease termination is useless.  
Justin Patrick Looking to Start My First BRRRR
20 January 2026 | 8 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.
Charlie Cameron Assisted Living Investing Q&A!
10 January 2026 | 13 replies
My question would be becoming a qualified assisted living operator and the certifications / licensing per your state (For me Texas) to get your property up to code?
Abdul N. New here/Help with out of state investing
21 January 2026 | 13 replies
Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.
Adrian Agpaoa First Time Investor Looking into a House Hack in Los Angeles
20 January 2026 | 6 replies
Look for ways to sequence the moveBefore selling, I’d explore low-down-payment options, down payment assistance programs, partial renting, or waiting 12–24 months. 4.
Shane Moore Anyone running CoLiving / rent-by-the-room in Georgia? Looking for real-world experie
15 January 2026 | 9 replies
I have thought about renting it to a Government backed veterans program or other assistance program as well. 
Joseph M. King Operating Corporation (Jay Young) and G2 Partners (Cottom Graham) - Oil / Gas
14 January 2026 | 4 replies
Personally, I have little confidence in that outcome.Despite these disappointing results, the team continues to launch new funds and raise capital for their 2026 program.
Harris J. Out-of-state investor looking to scale small multifamily in Midwest
21 January 2026 | 18 replies
Same for 2-years of job/income stability.Tenant Default: 10-20% probability of eviction or early lease termination.Section 8: Class C rents usually meet program requirements, proper screening still recommended.Vacancies: 10-20%, depending on market conditions and tenant screening.Cashflow vs Appreciation: Should cashflow immediately, at the lower end of relative rent & value appreciation.Class D Properties:Tenant Pool: Majority of FICO scores under 560, little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, but should have no convictions/evictions in last 12 months.