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Tonight, or can it wait? How do you decide from a resident's photo?

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By Ali Johnson, Tim Fitchet
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Forum Categories All Rental Property Investor · OH · Member since 2026 · 31 posts · 18 votes Honolulu, HI · Member since 2008 · 3k+ posts · 2k+ votes 48m Las Cruces, NM · Member since 2026 · 4 posts · 2 votes 32m Great framework question, and I agree with Richard's triage logic above — anything touching life safety or active water damage goes first, since water around a toilet base can quietly turn into a much bigger floor repair.
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New member from Las Cruces, NM

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By Tim Fitchet, Brad Seid, Diana Khan
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Forum Categories All Las Cruces, NM 路 Member since 2026 路 2 posts 路 0 votes Hi everyone! I'm Tim Fitchet from Las Cruces, NM. I've been into real estate investing for a while and finally decided to join. Looking forward to learning from you all! Lender 路 Licensed in 28 States 路 Member since 2026 路 155 posts 路 42 votes 1h @Tim Fitchet Welcome, Tim! Great to have you here. If you鈥檙e looking to grow your real estate portfolio, financing can make a big difference.
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What cap rate do you need on small-town SFR rentals?

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By Bennett Vinson, Tim Fitchet
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Forum Categories All Real Estate Consultant · Alabama | SFR Operations Nationwide · Member since 2026 · 8 posts · 2 votes For those holding single-family rentals in small rural markets (towns under 10K), what's the minimum cap rate you'll buy at? I'm using 7% on all-in cost (price plus repairs plus closing) after 8% vacancy, 8% maintenance, 8% capex, management, taxes and insurance. Is that too low for the extra risk out there (thin resale, fewer tenants, contractor availability), or about right?
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