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Junior Maravel Out of state investors self managing
6 October 2025 | 8 replies
Check out this chart: 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 CompanyMake sure you understand the Class of properties you are looking at and the corresponding results to expect.Metro Detroit has 132 cities, the City of Detroit 183 Neighborhoods, which we’re analyzing and classifying.Horror Stories:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/48/topics/1137397-baltimore-a-path-to-never-ending-painhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/432/topics/1231840-sell-at-a-loss-or-rent-at-a-losshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/840134-memphis-turnkey-tenant-turnover-costshttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/963/topics/1195280-experience-of-oos-investing-in-cleveland-after-15-years
Collin Silva FIRST investment property/Househack
24 September 2025 | 10 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.
Rick Ellsberry Hello Bigger Pockets group - New investor here.
9 October 2025 | 22 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.
Robert Nebel Hello from NYC!
28 September 2025 | 6 replies
If you use the rental property calculator, pay close attention to the chart at the bottom showing 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30-year projections.To determine if it makes sense to wait and save for 20% vs. investing with less than 20%, you'll have to consider your long-term goals. 
George Villegas Working on buying my first small multifamily in Las Vegas with FHA. Let's talk!
18 September 2025 | 20 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.
Diane Ben Newbie Intro in Denver Metro
19 September 2025 | 5 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.
Mei Zhu Advice on Condo Financials
12 October 2025 | 3 replies
What matters are yournumbers once you take over and manage it under your own assumptions.I would ask a local property manager what the average expenses are for a condo of similar size, age, and condition in that area, and what the average rent would be for a comparable unit.
Bradley Berger August 2025 Reno NV Market Data - What Investors Should Watch
30 September 2025 | 7 replies
Also, are you able to break down that chart to 'new builds' compared to 'resales'?
Andrew Nguyen What are my options?
7 October 2025 | 9 replies
Looking to do a loan size of $300,000-$600,000 C) I am interested in purchasing a 5-15 unit building. 
Patrick Lismon Actively Underwriting Multifamily in KY & TN — Looking to Connect with Operators
2 October 2025 | 2 replies
Quote from @Patrick Lismon: Currently reviewing a 7‑unit in Benton, KY and multifamily packages in Bowling Green and Knoxville MSA.I’m focused on stabilized deals with dual‑exit strategies (flip or hold) and looking to connect with operators who’ve scaled from small to mid‑sized assets (20–50 units).If you’re investing in KY/TN or have experience repositioning in secondary markets, let’s connect.