Olson property services , Scam or No?

Olson property services , Scam or No?

phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 12 votes

This is what he says?

YOU PAY $5,000 flat fee  to him and finance the house/rehab and he says.....

Here's how: I will help you buy a house at a wholesale cash price, which gets you the absolute best deal. Once you own the house, my construction team will manage the rehab, updating you as the project goes along. The goal is for you to be all in under 75% LTV (loan to value). Once we have it rehabbed, we turn it over to our rental management company which will get it rented and then take over the maintenance and management of the property. Finally, once all that has happened, you refinance the house for 70%-75% ARV, meaning most of your original investment gets refunded by your loan, and the rent pays the mortgage every month. Essentially you end up paying yourself to buy a house! You truly do get to have your cake and eat it too!

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Investor · Greensboro, NC · Member since 2016 · 10 posts · 7 votes
9y
Tom Olson is the real deal. He is not a scammer.
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  • Contractor · San Antonio, TX · Member since 2013 · 647 posts · 205 votes
    9y

    Sounds hinky to me, personally. Is this guy a wholesaler, or just wanting $5000 up front for something, or…? 

  • Waianae, HI · Member since 2016 · 111 posts · 47 votes
    9y

    ahh sounds fishy! Why? If it was that simple why doesn't he just do it and make the $$$$.  Think about it what is it for him! oh yeah, $5k upfront. 

    The other things he talks about well that is the BRRRR approach which is a method of investing. Lots on BP forums and books written about it. There is even a podcast on the brrrr approach. Here : https://www.biggerpockets.com/webinarsignup?utm_so...

    Research more, sometimes as we know if it is too good to be true it probably is.  

    Best of luck. 

  • phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 12 votes
    9y

    Chad Clanton 

    Basically  He/They over see  the  whole project. including the renovation ( there contractors ,etc) and the  property management  after completion. You are responsible for financing the project.  I guess would be like buying a turn key property, with owner financing ? The idea is to help new investors. but if they do project, how are you going to get any benefits. What knowledge are you really getting ? 

  • phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 12 votes
    9y

    Thanks Danny F.  I  love watching those pod casts.   I really want to jump in  and  get my feet wet in wholesaling or buy and hold in this area. If you are ever looking in this area.  , I am interested in partnering up with a experienced investor. :)  Let me know.  LISA 

  • Investor · Greensboro, NC · Member since 2016 · 10 posts · 7 votes
    9y
    Tom Olson is the real deal. He is not a scammer.
  • Property Manager · Lindenhurst, IL · Member since 2016 · 854 posts · 506 votes
    9y

    I worked with Tom Olson and his group in the past. He has a very good team. He is not a scam or fake.  

  • phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 12 votes
    9y

    #Soh Tanaka ,can you p.m me

    Looking  exp. Investor in IL area 

    I would appreciate , your insight !!

  • phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 12 votes
    9y

    #soh tanaka . just  pre bid on a house in auction. com

    3/2/

    starting bid was $25,000 but did not accept till $75,000 . ARV 106,133 . can not see inside the house. so I don't no the condition

    Can I finance e loan and repairs, with my conventional loan? I am now hoping  I get out bid. Ifeel like I made a mistake.

    THIS IS MY #1 bid and I am  extremely scared s...less/ nervous.

    owner still there .

  • phoenix, AZ · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 12 votes
    9y

    sorry, its a s.f ( cape cod) 3/2/.5/ 1991 yr/2688 sq.ft/2.58 acres

    I think the MOA should have been  less than $69,000. If it needs more than cosmetic. I  believe i am in trouble.

    So, Am I stuck now. if no one out bids me,online?

    ANYBODY?????

  • Investor · Greensboro, NC · Member since 2016 · 10 posts · 7 votes
    9y
    Lisa what happened?
  • Acquisition Specialist / Investor / Rehab Specialist · Hammond, Indiana (IN) · Member since 2016 · 102 posts · 13 votes
    7y

    Tom Olson Group does a fantastic job ..Great team!!

  • Member since 2019 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    7y

    they put a scam they want you to fix the property tell u to leave and the tell you, you still to pay rent. There our horrible. 

  • Rental Property Investor · Gary, IN · Member since 2017 · 35 posts · 32 votes
    5y

    Tom Olson is an incredible guy. He is not a scammer. I have bought 4 houses from him and will try to buy many more. (Get in line, lol) 

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