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Edwin Valerio How do you all track and manage tenant maintenance requests?
7 August 2025 | 9 replies
Some cool benefits include expense tracking (per property), the Lease Indiciation Tool (helps predict the likelihood of a tenant renewing the lease giving you the chance to renew early and/or increase monthly rent if you know someone wants to renew), Tenant Communication (via their app), Maintenance Requests, Tenant Payments, and more.
Jeb Williams Quoting and managing properties with several units (10+ units)
1 August 2025 | 2 replies
New Leases: Our lease-up fee is calculated at 80% of the first month's rent.
Ruben Goodbear Anders Want to put 10% down On Mixed Use 9 unit in Milwaukee
28 August 2025 | 13 replies
DSCR is usually faster and easier on documentation, while local banks might give you slightly better rates if you can show strong financials.If you’d like, I can put together a draft term sheet once I have: Current rent roll & leases, Rehab budget (line items) Exit strategy (hold vs. sell after stabilization).That’ll let me show you a realistic structure — both on a bridge-to-perm setup and a straight DSCR/bank option. 
Steve Eason Investment Strategy: Southern New Hampshire Rural Real Estate Development
14 August 2025 | 4 replies
Manufactured Housing CommunitiesConcept: Acquire/develop 55+ communities with modern manufactured homesLocations: Along I-93 corridor (Plaistow, Salem, Windham)Partner Profile: MHC operator with NH experienceProjected Returns: 12-15% cash-on-cash with low turnoverDevelopment Partner CriteriaWhen selecting a local development partner, prioritize:Local Market KnowledgeMunicipal approval process expertiseRelationships with planning/zoning boardsUnderstanding of septic/well requirementsProven Track RecordCompleted similar projects in last 3 yearsReferences from local officialsNo outstanding litigationFinancial AlignmentWillingness to co-investTransparent fee structuresPerformance-based incentivesRisk MitigationEntitlement RiskPhase deposits tied to milestone approvalsPartner with local land use attorneyPre-application meetings with town boardsConstruction RiskFixed-price contracts with reputable buildersContingency reserves (10-15%)Third-party construction monitoringExit RiskPre-leasing programs for rentalsRelationships with regional brokersFlexible hold periods with refinance optionsNext StepsMarket Tour - 3-day property tour of southern NH countiesPartner Identification - Interview 3-5 qualified local developersSite Selection - Identify 2-3 potential parcels under contractFeasibility Study - Conduct 60-day due diligence on top siteSouthern New Hampshire's rural markets offer compelling fundamentals for investors who can navigate the development process with the right local partner.
Jackie Liu Unresponsive Property Manager
5 August 2025 | 16 replies
Common fees will include a set-up fee, a leasing fee for each turnover or a lease renewal fee, marking up maintenance, retaining late fees, and more.
Michael Sargent Breaking a lease early
16 July 2025 | 4 replies
The lease they signed stated they'd pay the rent for a year. 
Cory St. Esprit Apartments Plus….storage and laundry
14 August 2025 | 3 replies
There are locations where even commercial space on "main streets" as you describe are difficult to lease or costly to fit out for tenants.
Duncan Hogan Second home lending
28 August 2025 | 9 replies
This is usually the fastest way, with less documentations.If you’d like, I can put together a draft term sheet once I have: Current rent roll & leases, rehab budget (line items) and exit strategy.
William C. Opinions: LTR switch to STR & eligibility to apply passive losses to W2 income
21 August 2025 | 22 replies
Have a lease in place which ends May 2027. 
Joseph Cheley My First Rental
6 August 2025 | 5 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.