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Joi Addison Transitional home to reduce the recidivism rate
16 October 2025 | 0 replies
I am the founder of a transitional housing programs that will be offering services to returning citizens and residence that are at risk of homelessness.
Wodida Kevin Buying A Property In The US A
16 October 2025 | 6 replies
We have loan programs available for foreign nationals if you need help!
Henry Dominguez Any Investors Overseas?
17 October 2025 | 6 replies
Some DSCR lenders offer programs, but limit the LTV to 65% (meaning you have to put down 35%).
Christopher Rubio What Do You Wish You Knew Before Your First Out-of-State BRRRR?
19 October 2025 | 19 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.
Alexsis Venable Looking for Guidance on Using Home Sale Equity to Start Section 8 Investing
17 October 2025 | 25 replies
So, we may know a thing or two.Yes, S8 is a decent program - BUT IT IS NOT A CURE-ALL!
Tessa Witmer Expensive Lesson: Vendor Due Diligence Red Flags I Missed (STR Management Support)
17 October 2025 | 4 replies
No pilot program - Should have started with one service or smaller scope before committing to full package5.
Jessica Szombathelyi Military Spouse on a Mission of Her Own
15 October 2025 | 6 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.
Soumik Das New to Real Estate | Duplex House Hack – Okemos/East Lansing/Meridian Township@MI
16 October 2025 | 5 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.
Shane Bishop SC Coastal STR Insurance
15 October 2025 | 5 replies
Flood insurance is an interesting one right now as the ongoing government shutdown has shut off National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) policies.
Tracy Thielman Flip in Tight Markets — How Others Are Funding Quickly
15 October 2025 | 3 replies
We’re using flexible Fix & Flip programs + bridge options to stay nimble.