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Mat Garcia South Floridian buying in Central Florida?
26 June 2025 | 10 replies
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.
Stasiu Geleszinski What if “Distress” Isn’t the Opportunity—But the Signal?
22 July 2025 | 16 replies
It is drastically under performing the underwriting; bad enough that I suspect to suffer a loss (it will be my 1st RE related loss).  
Radhika Akella Insurance housing single family home
28 June 2025 | 2 replies
These are relatively new businesses that focus on finding the housing needs and then connecting them to the home for some sort of fee.
Pratik Patel Out of state investing: Buy new build or turn key renovated properties?
13 July 2025 | 23 replies
If the major systems - roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical - were replaced or certified in good condition, you’re typically looking at:5–10 years of relatively low maintenance15–20 years before you may need to revisit major CapEx items (depending on usage, climate, and tenant care)That said, some renovated homes are 40+ years old, so it’s important to review the scope of work and ensure there’s documentation on what's been updated.Both strategies can be solid, especially in the Midwest and Southeast, where you can still find cash flow in Class B neighborhoods with long-term growth potential.
Gal Dagan Choosing your market for new investors
2 July 2025 | 28 replies
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.
Donald Hatter Assumable Loans vs Wrap Around Financing
2 July 2025 | 9 replies
dont have good enough credit.. took guru class's on how to buy with the wrap method.. your relative would be absolutely nuts to sell without getting released from the liability of the current loan.. especially in Texas where they can get deficiency judgements even on owner occ loans.
Tony Sanders Multifamily syndication success
3 July 2025 | 5 replies
Now, success is a relative term. 
Justin He Shady Tenant trying to purposely causing problems
1 July 2025 | 7 replies
If you have any past repair logs, texts, or emails related to the area, collect those too.Notify your insurance carrier.
Andrew Chase How much do you spend to improve a property?
3 July 2025 | 8 replies
Everything is relative to the location. - What's expected in one area may or may not be expected in another. 
William Miller Why I Stopped Talking About My Goals with Friends and Family
26 July 2025 | 18 replies
@William MillerI can totally relate.