GreaterKCHomes wrote:
I get a call from one of my tenants at 3:17am on Christmas morning, so of course I'm thinking the absolute worst here. She tells me that someone tried to break in by kicking the front door in. So of course I ask her if everyone is alright, and her response was "We are fine, he's not". She tells me that she heard someone…[Read more]

DHCP wrote:
I thought Donald Trump rank inside the 10 top among the wealthiest of Americans…..his fortune is only .058 per cent of Gate's wealth….funny you often hear more from Trump. I guess Gate is a quiet achiever. Gate has planned to give 90% of his wealth to charities….reminds of me Carnegie.

Trump is  a media hound where Bill…[Read more]

usainvestor wrote:

ubrowndog wrote:
Apologies if this has already been posted – had a look and couldn't locate anything. I have just purchased a property in the US (Atlanta) under an LLC. The property management company has itemised the following fees: Monthly fee: $50.00    Looks like they are charging you 10% management feeTenant sign on…[Read more]

usainvestor wrote:

ubrowndog wrote:
Apologies if this has already been posted – had a look and couldn't locate anything. I have just purchased a property in the US (Atlanta) under an LLC. The property management company has itemised the following fees: Monthly fee: $50.00    Looks like they are charging you 10% management feeTenant sign on…[Read more]

DHCP wrote:
I like your sense of homour Alex…you're writing is fineAs said before, "knowledged uninvested in activity is wasted". If you don't apply what you've learned, what's the point of learning it.12 months ago, I spent a lot of time reading real estate investment books…spent about close to $1K…. The fundamental of real estate…[Read more]

This is my two cents  I will speak about fighting not real estate for a moment. I been competing in Jui jitsu tournaments since 2000. Having won 66 matches and lost 6 ( six loses cost me a few dollars not wanting to tap ) The point I am trying to make is this is not a hobby but a job for me as is real estate. I could not do this  by just r…[Read more]

ubrowndog wrote:
Apologies if this has already been posted – had a look and couldn't locate anything. I have just purchased a property in the US (Atlanta) under an LLC. The property management company has itemised the following fees: Monthly fee: $50.00 very cheap.We charge 10 % in NC and South Carolina…Our Atlanta team charges10 % also…[Read more]

jayhinrichs wrote:
World Investor.All good questions.  1. Prices falling,,, In atlanta who really cares if they fall 10 or 20% are you going to sell tomorrow???? The prices are already off market hi's by 50% or better. The prices are now down so low that 10% drop means 4k big deal.  10 or 20% drop on a 400k home is a big deal. So those that do…[Read more]

worldinvestor wrote:

Alex SC wrote:

worldinvestor wrote:

Alex SC wrote:

worldinvestor wrote:
I would be keen on specifics on why you are investing in specific areas the pros and cons.I mentioned in previous post that I am investing in Atlanta. I do believe however that prices may still fall back. Your thoughts would be appreciated.  With…[Read more]

DHCP wrote:
Since i'm buying my third property in GA, near Atlanta, my educated guess of the final cost would be between 42K to 45K. 30K is what the Bank sold the property for but the reno cost, closing etc would push the total cost past 40K easily…but that's just my perogative but unless the figures are disclosed, we can only speculate…[Read more]

My parents house in Port Jefferson Long Island close to the water.Picked up in 93 for $145k resold in early 2000 not sure exactly.Sold for just under $1m . Property Tax $16k a year. They moved to South Carolina purchased a bigger home for $120k and taxes of $1200 a year..They were happy to say the least…Hudson I fought in a tournament in NJ…[Read more]

CheevesFinancial wrote:
As most on this board are investors looking for cheap US property, I want to touch on another area.  I've been with Weichert Realtors in Hoboken, NJ for quite some time and through my website, I analyze submarkets outside of New York City located in New Jersey within 12 miles of Manhattan.  w…[Read more]

GreaterKCHomes wrote:
I have not tried those specifically. Looking for an accurate convention schedule for 12… Thanks for the tip! John

John lets keep in touch a bout this  .I am also on a world tour this coming year.Right now we have trips planned to Hong Kong , Singapore, Australia. Trying to reach out and find some real estate groups…[Read more]

lawsjs wrote:
I have been asked by a third party who is trying to get something done about the nastier elements operating on the fringes of the law in the AU/US real estate business. Very few people have the courage to come forward and say 'I've been ripped off' but if one or two come forward there is a very good chance something may be able to…[Read more]

worldinvestor wrote:

Alex SC wrote:

worldinvestor wrote:
Hi Allanother great property I purchased, renovated in 4 weeks.http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/selectamericanhomes/Course%20Side/?albumview=slideshow

This is a nice home and many can be had just like .Typical A property in Atlanta ..Nice Job Again this business is not rocket…[Read more]

worldinvestor wrote:
Hi Allanother great property I purchased, renovated in 4 weeks.http://s1178.photobucket.com/albums/x374/selectamericanhomes/Course%20Side/?albumview=slideshow

This is a nice home and many can be had just like .Typical A property in Atlanta ..Nice Job Again this business is not rocket science as some try to make it….AlexPs…[Read more]

worldinvestor wrote:

Alex SC wrote:

worldinvestor wrote:
I would be keen on specifics on why you are investing in specific areas the pros and cons.I mentioned in previous post that I am investing in Atlanta. I do believe however that prices may still fall back. Your thoughts would be appreciated.Thanks  WI

 I only deal in Atlanta and C…[Read more]

CheevesFinancial wrote:
Kylermrice:  If you bought a home in Cape Coral in 2008 for 35k, it either had defective drywall issues or was in the boonies.  Cheaper is not always better.  A good home in Cape Coral could have been had for about $60k to $80k.  Today is about 10% higher.

X CheevesI do like Florida but never took the time to find a sol…[Read more]

jayhinrichs wrote:

Alex SC wrote:
Hey Guys just FYI not selling here  but we do order C L 100 ( termite letter )per property and inspections reports. This is a no brainer. Make sure who ever, or where ever you buy this is included.If someone is not willing to provide either one of these..that should raise a big question mark.Again this is not…[Read more]

quickchick wrote:
Sure, Jay. We'd like to hear your thoughts!The only thing I can think of, if stuck with a property that is not delivering, and does not seem to have any solutions, is to sell.If anyone wants to buy it!

Yes and no  some banks selling properties super  low because they are stuck. Some investors make big mistakes buying to ma…[Read more]