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Griffin Hammer 8% Cap Leaseback New Build - Advice Wanted
22 August 2025 | 2 replies
This gives you time to:Collect guaranteed cash flow while you find the right long-term tenant.Avoid the stress of rushed leasing decisions just to cover expenses.Potentially exit the property after the leaseback period with no loss from initial vacancy.So, the “vacancy risk” being eliminated is that period of uncertainty where an investor might otherwise carry costs without rental income.
Alan Dolling Self managing rental unit
22 August 2025 | 6 replies
Ask them for the lease they have that they've defended in court. 2.
Richard Yoo Advice needed - Management Company is a bust or a go?
12 August 2025 | 8 replies
I have also progressively given her more apartments to lease over the past 2 years. 
Elizabeth Kushner STR Regulations in Durham NC
14 August 2025 | 1 reply
Sounds like you're going to sublease the home after signing the master lease?
Allison Park Property Management Software, Top 5 under $20
15 August 2025 | 4 replies
The analysis is targeted to small time DIY landlords with 1-5 properties with minimum requirements to be able to do the following tasks online:  Listing/Syndication, Applications, Screenings, Leases with eSignature, Payment Customization (i.e.
Jennifer Johnson Newbie from Mobile, AL
21 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.
Keith Mintz Sober Living Investment
13 August 2025 | 5 replies
@Keith Mintz Will you be running the house or leasing to a company that does sober living.
Ashley Kroft Which property management software is good to use just starting out?
25 August 2025 | 8 replies
I am curious what you all use as a property management software to screen tenants, create applications for the tenants to apply, create leases, list the properties for rent, maintenance requests, etc.
Ricard Cardichon Due Diligence Help: Tenant Already in Place on Duplex I’m Buying
12 August 2025 | 4 replies
One of the units is already occupied by a tenant, and while the lease seems solid on paper, I have a few concerns I’d appreciate advice on, especially from anyone who’s been in this position before.My wife also asked is it fair to ask why the seller is letting the property go, even if we don’t get a straight answer?
Parris Taylor Automation vs. hands-on: where’s the sweet spot for small landlords?
21 August 2025 | 8 replies
I’ve been building Kove and realizing most of my early landlord headaches came from overcomplicating everything—dashboards, spreadsheets, too many tools.Now it’s just:- One channel for tenants- One place for repairs- Simple reminders for leases + rentWhat would you strip down or automate first?