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M Edouard Should I place property in an LLC I'm the sole owner of?
31 December 2025 | 4 replies
An LLC is usually for liability/asset protection, not a tax requirement, and transferring title can trigger lender/insurance and program-payment considerations.
Michael Lipford New to the area, looking to make some new connections!
7 January 2026 | 15 replies
To take advantage of this program, you have to move into the property and live there as your primary residence.
Dillon McDonald Starting my Portfolio
12 January 2026 | 20 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.
David Smith Real Cost of Owning a Home
14 January 2026 | 18 replies
Look at grants or programs that could help with that.
Brandon Clark Considering building a duplex & ADU on lot. (Should I walk away or get more creative?
4 January 2026 | 3 replies
I’m less interested in forcing this deal to work and more interested in understanding how an experienced investor would evaluate, restructure, or walk away from it.Deal numbers (quick snapshot) Lot size: ~3,410 sq ft (31×110) Build program: Duplex + possible ADU (3 units total) Total build size: ~2,900 sq ft Build cost: ~$580K–$600K (~$200–$210/sf) Closing + holding costs: ~$85K–$95K Total project exposure (ex-land): ~$680K Land payout: $50K, deferred to exit Target rents: ~$5,300–$5,800/month (blended) NOI (approx.): ~$41K–$45K/year Stabilized value: Low $700Ks Refi assumption: 75% DSCR loan ≈ $540K Post-refi equity: ~$160K–$190KMonthly numbersTotal rent: $5,350 / monthTotal monthly expenses (PITI): Mortgage (P&I): ~$3,600 Taxes: ~$350 Insurance: ~$250 Total expenses: ~$4,200 / month✅ Cash flow (rent − expenses)$5,350 − $4,200 = +$1,150 per month
Vitaliy Zima Grading Areas/Locations To Invest In
4 January 2026 | 4 replies
Great for voucher program (section 8).The + or - to a letter is subjective as it is in between areas or areas starting to transition.  
Connor Heffler Slow Flip Real Estate Investment
4 January 2026 | 42 replies
I love slow flips I was initially apart of Scott’s program but I ended up just reading his book and implementing the strategy last month I just did a slow flip with a outstate investor who had a a free and clear  i structured the deal to have it paid it off and 5 and sold it to a local female investor who wants more because she likes to buy on terms. 
Andreas Mueller Mortgage Rates: A Plan Takes Shape
14 January 2026 | 0 replies
During the Covid-19 pandemic, its quantitative-easing (QE) program involved large-scale purchases of Treasuries and MBS, boosting demand, elevating bond prices, and suppressing long-term yields—including mortgage rates.
Jose Nino Section 8 question
29 December 2025 | 5 replies
.- Some voucher program pay a holding fee to the landlord.
Kimberly Yap New Investor looking Out of State
6 January 2026 | 22 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.