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Juan Esteban sola 25 and getting into real estate — would love your advice
13 June 2025 | 15 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.
Bryson Owensby Foreclosure during probate?
14 June 2025 | 5 replies
It can vary depending on how it was deeded.
Obed Diaz I need an advice
20 June 2025 | 9 replies
That depends on many specifics.  
Sam Mohler LLC Before or After First Investment
17 June 2025 | 7 replies
If you have significant wealth in assets that are not exempt from creditors (assets that ARE exempt from creditors are typically (sometimes depending on the state you reside in) homestead, retirement plan, annuities, whole life insurance, properly structured trust in which you are neither the beneficiary or the trustee), then containing potential liability inside a single asset like an investment property is a very good idea.
Sam Leon Tenant claims health issues
16 June 2025 | 15 replies
Please note this is a gross simplification/summary and it depends case by case how you handle it.Also, you can reach out to the tenant to offer them to move out and maybe throw in some incentives. 
James McGovern Removing cannabis smell?
14 June 2025 | 3 replies
Place the ozone generator in the center of the room, close all windows and doors, and run the machine for the recommended duration, typically between 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the room and the severity of the odor.
Ben Wierschem Higher Down Payment v Paying Principal
13 June 2025 | 1 reply
As far as which approach is better [for your], it depends on your overall financial situation, the amounts for the property and run the numbers, and what your plans are for that property and future properties.Putting a down payment large enough to avoid PMI can make a difference. 
Aisha Umar How Detailed Are Your Architectural Drawings for Permits or Contractors?
13 June 2025 | 0 replies
I’m in the design world myself and have seen a mix of strategies  some investors go all in upfront with full sets, while others take a phased or “just enough” approach depending on the market.Would love to hear how you all are handling it in 2025  what’s working, what’s causing delays, and whether cities are asking for more than they used to.Looking forward to learning from everyone’s experience!
David Chapman New to real estate
10 June 2025 | 15 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.
Ajaydah Glover W/D Hookups in a 3-story?? Good or Bad
17 June 2025 | 3 replies
I know it depends to an extent on quality of work but is this a value add play or not?